TOP LOCAL News
By LEON FOOKSMAN
April 26, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 29-year-old driver told police, “I plead the fifth,” when asked about marijuana found during an early morning traffic stop in Coconut Creek.Officers pulled the man over around 3:39 a.m. April 14 near Lyons Road after spotting a broken headlight, according to an arrest ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
BELMAR, NJ – With just days to go, Belmar is preparing to transform into a town-wide marketplace as the annual Spring Yard Sale returns on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.Front lawns across the borough will soon be filled with everything from vintage décor and household goods to toys, tools, and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After weeks of discussion, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney has outlined a proposal to protect city-owned land, an issue that fueled the Save Boca movement and helped drive the outcome of the March municipal election.At an April 13 council workshop, officials discussed a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are raising a new safety concern involving juveniles riding e-bikes — fleeing from officers attempting to make lawful stops.In a message to residents, Police Chief Brad Mock said the department has encountered multiple incidents where young riders attempt to ...
STAFFORD — As the local community looks forward to the return of warmer weather, Stafford Recreation and the Stafford Historical Society have officially unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. This year’s series promises to be particularly historic, coinciding with the nation’s ...
TRENTON — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms like ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Style, innovation and creativity take center stage as County College of Morris (CCM) student designers debut their original work at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.Open to the public, this free event offers the community an ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A series of transportation improvements is underway across Asbury Park, as city officials continue efforts to enhance safety, modernize infrastructure, and create a more accessible environment for residents, visitors, and commuters.The City’s Transportation Department is currently ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Renaissance arrived in Ocean County this past weekend as the Barnegat High School Bengal Theatre Company successfully wrapped its run of the hit musical comedy, Something Rotten! The production, characterized by its sharp wit and high-energy numbers, left audiences cheering and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally killing a Coral Springs woman and her young daughter more than two decades ago, marking the eighth death warrant he has signed in 2026.Richard Knight is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. on May ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
POMPANO BEACH — Plans for a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved forward last week as the Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan for a facility designed to withstand major hurricanes.The 35,652-square-foot project is funded by the General Obligation Bond package ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Drivers are being reminded that milling and paving work in the Madison Street Infrastructure Improvement area (the area around ShopRite) will cause traffic diversions throughout this week. Madison Street will be closed between Eighth Street and Ninth Street, including the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Morris County man has been sentenced to decades in prison for a fatal shooting and related charges in Independence Township. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was sentenced April 21 in Warren County Superior Court after pleading guilty to first-degree murder, animal cruelty ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – As the bright yellow forsythia begins to bloom along Grand Avenue and the local hiking trails finally dry out from the winter snow, it’s time for a different kind of rebirth. Today is National Get Organized Day, and there is no better moment to shake off the winter blues and ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scouting America’s Patriots’ Path Council will celebrate local service and leadership at the 8th Annual Fanwood–Scotch Plains Good Scout Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Westwood, 438 North Ave. in Garwood.The Good Scout Award recognizes community members ...
NEW JERSEY – With summer recess just around the corner, it is a good time to know how to get your legal working papers when an underage worker secures that job. Working papers continue to be processed through the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development's website --MyWorkingPapers.nj.gov ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Former Councilman Joseph Spinelli, a lifelong resident and longtime public servant who spent more than two decades shaping the borough’s local government, has died, borough officials announced on Saturday. He was 79. Spinelli served on the Borough Council from Jan. 1, 2002 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is inviting local students to take part in its annual Police Youth Week, a five-day summer program designed to give participants a hands-on look at law enforcement and community policing.Scheduled for June 22–26, 2026, the program will be held at ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - With clear skies and strong community turnout, Parsippany residents gathered this past Saturday for the Township’s annual Earth Day cleanup, making a visible impact across several key areas.Volunteer crews focused their efforts around the Knoll Complex, Troy Road, and Greenbank ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover Township officials marked a major milestone in local recreation improvements earlier this month as Mayor Joseph Pannullo and the Township Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for newly constructed bocce courts at Lurker Park.The ceremony celebrated the completion ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle’s Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 27th to discuss the upcoming school year's budget.According to a public notice on the board’s website, a public hearing will be held regarding the budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The public notice ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants. The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...