TOP LOCAL News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 15, 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 ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A second man involved in an altercation with a 13-year-old wheelie-popping e-bike rider in the West Boca Raton Lotus community has been criminally charged in connection with the recent incident which was captured in a viral video. Ari Brooks, 53, was booked into the Palm Beach ...
POMPANO BEACH — Rapper Kodak Black bonded out of jail Friday afternoon, a day after surrendering to BSO to face felony charges stemming from an active arrest warrant, marking the South Florida artist's second booking in less than two weeks.According to court documents, the 28-year-old rapper, whose ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Representatives and volunteers of the Montville First Aid Squad issued an urgent plea to the Montville Township Committee during its April 28 meeting, calling for a significant increase in financial support to maintain 24/7 emergency coverage for the community. Longtime volunteers ...
The greenhouse at Artesian Gardens already has some color!Every year, we start getting excited to see the new growth, especially in the greenhouse. Great care is given to each plant, unlike the mass production in some places. Mother’s Day is ahead, and the hanging baskets are filling out, getting ...
NEW JERSEY - Flags are being flown at half-staff today, Thursday May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.The observance is held under NJSA 36:2-50, which calls for flags to be lowered in recognition ...
POMPANO BEACH — Driving by on Copans Road near Federal Highway, it's hard for residents not to notice the quick pace of construction for the apartment buildings going up next to Pompano Citi Centre and the city golf course. Dubbed “Caroline @ Pompano Beach” by the developers, the 12-acre, 356-unit ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Parking concerns in West Orange’s Valley neighborhood dominated discussion during the Township Council’s May 12 meeting, as residents strongly opposed a proposed pilot program that would have converted several streets into one-way traffic patterns in an effort to create additional ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Officer Hannah Rincon of the Coral Springs Police Department recently received the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for her community outreach and public safety work, officials announced this week. Rincon has served as the sole sworn officer assigned to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Emily Jackson needed a place to work with glass, and Kim Ferguson had a vision for a maker space. A pottery class brought them together, and what started as a conversation became Crafted Art Club & Studio in Coconut Creek.The idea had been in the works for about two years, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a 55-year-old Coral Springs man and charged with false imprisonment and battery in connection with unwanted touching of his niece in their shared apartment, according to police.Police arrested Roberto Jose Gonzalez after they responded to a call on at ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — One hundred golfers recently gathered in West Boca Raton to compete in a tournament that raised funds for youth education programs.The Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup tournament took place on April 23 at Boca West Country Club. B'nai Torah Congregation hosted the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Officer Hannah Rincon of the Coral Springs Police Department recently received the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for her community outreach and public safety work, officials announced this week. Rincon has served as the sole sworn officer assigned to ...
Linden, NJ - TAPinto Linden gave all the candidates running in Linden as part of the June 2nd Primary Election an opportunity to introduce themselves and share their responses to three questions.All candidates were asked the same three questions. TAPinto Linden is publishing the responses ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a 55-year-old Coral Springs man and charged with false imprisonment and battery in connection with unwanted touching of his niece in their shared apartment, according to police.Police arrested Roberto Jose Gonzalez after they responded to a call on at ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 62-year-old resident of the Lotus community in West Boca Raton is facing criminal charges following an altercation with a 13-year-old e-bike rider who was doing wheelies in the neighborhood.At the time of the April 3 incident, Mitchell Schuman was arrested on a single charge ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is inviting residents to come out to the special grand opening of the new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open the play space which was designed for children of ...
Clinton, NJ - The Town of Clinton and its surrounding area celebrated the success of Thursday evening's Revolutionary Pub Crawl, which was a sellout ticketed event featuring historical re-enactors of Gen. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Anna Strong of the Culper Spy Ring and other figures ...
HELMETTA/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Yard sale lovers will want to put Spotswood and Helmetta on the list for the upcoming weekend. Both Helmetta and Spotswood are holding their annual spring borough-wide yard sale weekends on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following are the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 62-year-old resident of the Lotus community in West Boca Raton is facing criminal charges following an altercation with a 13-year-old e-bike rider who was doing wheelies in the neighborhood.At the time of the April 3 incident, Mitchell Schuman was arrested on a single charge ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — One hundred golfers recently gathered in West Boca Raton to compete in a tournament that raised funds for youth education programs.The Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup tournament took place on April 23 at Boca West Country Club. B'nai Torah Congregation hosted the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Emily Jackson needed a place to work with glass, and Kim Ferguson had a vision for a maker space. A pottery class brought them together, and what started as a conversation became Crafted Art Club & Studio in Coconut Creek.The idea had been in the works for about two years, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Community members gathered at the Firth Youth Center this week for the Phillipsburg Police Department’s “Meet the Blue Crew” event, an evening centered on building trust, creating connections, and giving local youth the opportunity to interact with officers in a relaxed and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ —Reno Rabinowitz, 13, of Scotch Plains is a finalist in the Jersey Talent contest held at State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Jersey Talent, a talent show for ages 8–25. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, and instrumentalists, will perform live at the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials this week said residents may soon see fencing, lighting and other security measures installed at the controversial proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility on Route 46 — precautions they said are being permitted because of vandalism ...
Kids invited for balloon blowout fun at museumHUDSON—Join staff at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue, for a free event: Maker May Balloon Blowout, May 16 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.Step up to the balloon bar, pick your colors and make a bodacious balloon creation. Choose ...
I am Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, May 15th.There is a Bike Rodeo for kids at 5 pm today at the Community Center, where kids can learn bike safety trips.Anchors Tiki Bar has “Seven Stone” performing at 6 pm tonight with food by Curbside Cravings; “Hollow Molly” performs at 6 pm tomorrow with ...
BELMAR, NJ – There are few people in Belmar residents interact with more at Borough Hall than Municipal Clerk April Claudio, and now her dedication to the community has earned statewide recognition.Claudio has been named the 2025–2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Municipal Clerks’ Association ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – More than 200 people packed into The Stone Pony this past Monday evening for the sold-out 2026 Vin Gopal Civic Association Awards Reception, an annual gathering celebrating community leaders, public servants, nonprofit organizations and rising stars from throughout Monmouth County ...