TOP LOCAL News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 18, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs City Commission is scheduled to take up two measures on Wednesday to rezone about 13 acres on Heron Bay Boulevard to accommodate the construction of a proposed Life Time Fitness center. Plans call for the proposed two-story, 87,750-square-foot center to be ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An 18-year-old man killed in a Thursday morning shooting in Coral Springs has been identified as Khameran Jackson of Dania Beach, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.Police responded early on May 14 to the 2500 block of Riverside Drive, where they found Jackson ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When David Alvas talks about martial arts, he spends far less time discussing punches and kicks than leadership, communication, and confidence.That philosophy has shaped USK Karate since the program first began in 1995 — and it continues to drive the Coral Springs-based school ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 22-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing multiple attempted murder charges after a neighborhood dispute on May 6 escalated into a daylight gun battle involving rifles and pistols, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office records. Tyrone Lanard Troutman was arrested following the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Regional Hospital has successfully treated its first patient using proton therapy at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, marking a major milestone in cancer care for South Palm Beach County, the hospital announced last week.Doctors said the patient ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An 18-year-old man killed in a Thursday morning shooting in Coral Springs has been identified as Khameran Jackson of Dania Beach, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.Police responded early on May 14 to the 2500 block of Riverside Drive, where they found Jackson ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When David Alvas talks about martial arts, he spends far less time discussing punches and kicks than leadership, communication, and confidence.That philosophy has shaped USK Karate since the program first began in 1995 — and it continues to drive the Coral Springs-based school ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 22-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing multiple attempted murder charges after a neighborhood dispute on May 6 escalated into a daylight gun battle involving rifles and pistols, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office records. Tyrone Lanard Troutman was arrested following the ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ —A two-car crash temporarily disrupted traffic near Orchard Street and Brookside Avenue Monday morning, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police, fire and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Orchard Street and Brookside Avenue at approximately 10:31 a.m. on May 18 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Regional Hospital has successfully treated its first patient using proton therapy at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, marking a major milestone in cancer care for South Palm Beach County, the hospital announced last week.Doctors said the patient ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 22-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing multiple attempted murder charges after a neighborhood dispute on May 6 escalated into a daylight gun battle involving rifles and pistols, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office records. Tyrone Lanard Troutman was arrested following the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee presented a Sunday afternoon program celebrating Ukrainian heritage through traditional dance and music at the Hanover Township Community Center.The event, held from 2 to 4 p.m., featured performances by the Iskra Ukrainian Dance ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will meet Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex with a full agenda that includes final adoption of the amended 2026 municipal budget, votes on three ordinances and the introduction of new fire prevention fee ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Family Promise of the Jersey Shore will host its second annual Run the Railroad 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, June 27, to raise funds for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness.The event will start and finish at Calvary Baptist Church, ...
MEDFORD — Depth and field dominance proved to be the winning formula as Southern Regional captured the Girls Group IV Sectional Championship team title, narrowly edging out a star-studded Pennsauken squad 88 to 85.50 in a thrilling, down-to-the-wire meet.While Pennsauken electrified the track by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With every footfall, participants in this year’s Greta’s Run 5K and Memorial Walk came together to fundraise, use their muscles and remind everyone that grief is never something to go through alone.Greta’s Run, held this year for the 13th time since its inception, was founded in ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Township of Berkeley Heights will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, stepping off promptly at 9:30 a.m.Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country — in both war ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Family Promise of the Jersey Shore will host its second annual Run the Railroad 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, June 27, to raise funds for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness.The event will start and finish at Calvary Baptist Church, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County will host its annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.The free, family-friendly event invites residents from across the county to explore the many programs, services, and departments that ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant season Monday with a 19-7 victory over Jefferson, improving to 17-1 on the year.The Warriors exploded for seven goals in the opening quarter and never looked back, adding five more in the second and four in the third to build a commanding ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Ridge swept two regular-season baseball games from Watchung Hills back in April, but Warriors ace Rob Centamore didn't pitch either of those games.But the senior right-hander was on the mound on Monday, and he was dominant.Centamore pitched a two-hitter to lead second-seeded ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant season Monday with a 19-7 victory over Jefferson, improving to 17-1 on the year.The Warriors exploded for seven goals in the opening quarter and never looked back, adding five more in the second and four in the third to build a commanding ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown softball fell to Butler, 9-4, on Monday, May 18. Butler and Morristown were tied 2-2 after two innings before Butler scored twice in the third to take a 4-2 lead. The game remained there until the seventh, when Butler broke it open with five runs. Morristown answered ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - The American Littoral Society has announced that a memorial service will be held to honor the memory of “Captain Al” Modjeski.The service will be held on Friday, May 29, from 3:00–6:00 PM at American Littoral Society's Headquarters at Sandy Hook, NJ. The American Littoral Society ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club is inviting members of the Morristown Rotary Club, Morris Plains Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of the Somerset Hills to join an evening of music, food and camaraderie on Saturday, June 6.The social gathering will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Stirling ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club will host a social event on Saturday, June 6, inviting members of nearby Rotary clubs to gather for an evening of music, food and camaraderie.The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Stirling Hotel, located at 227 Main Avenue in Stirling.The Madison ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison residents are invited to gather on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States during the borough’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25.The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a brief tribute at ...