Man charged in deadly fire that killed his infant daughter, her grandparents

A Trenton man has been charged with setting a fire that killed three people in Hamilton Township Friday morning, including his own 9-month-old daughter. The infant's grandmother and grandfather also died as a result of the fire.

NJ unveils digital vax tracker Gov. Murphy says is not meant to serve as 'passport'

Gov. Phil Murphy announced the app called Docket during a news conference Monday in Trenton. He said it’s not meant to serve as a passport, and instead will serve as a backup in case people lose their paper vaccination cards.

NJ educator in trans rant beer-toss case sues for defamation

A New Jersey middle school vice principal who was filmed tossing a cup of beer at people who had been recording his wife's rant against an apparent transgender woman's use of a public restroom is suing them for defamation, asserting he never said a word about transgender issues.

Avalon to close beach, boardwalk at night due to large groups, unsafe behavior

As a result, the beach will remained closed daily between the hours of 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. while the boardwalk will close daily between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.

NJ mother found dead in Tenn. after she, toddler were kidnapped

Authorities say that Tyler Rios, 27, of Highland Park, abducted his son, Sebastian Rios, 2, and Sebastian's mother, Yasemin Uyar, 24. Sebastian was found safe, but investigators later located Uyar's body in a wooded area.

Missing NJ mom found dead after toddler found safe, police say

A mother has been found dead after her toddler was located safely, according to authorities. An investigation into her death remains underway.

Man faces 10-year prison term in hit-run death of romantic rival

An 85-year-old man faces a 10-year prison term after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the hit-and-run death of a romantic rival 2 1/2 years ago in New Jersey.

2 tornadoes hit southern New Jersey, NWS says

A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.

Tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Elsa clobbers pool club in Woodbine

Weather surveyors are investigating if a tornado ripped through Woodbine overnight Thursday as Tropical Storm Elsa slammed in the New Jersey coast leaving behind a wake of destruction.

Camden man's homicide conviction overturned after new evidence uncovered

A New Jersey man serving a 60-year sentence for a 2004 double homicide had his conviction overturned by a state judge after the attorney general’s office uncovered evidence exonerating him. 

Tropical Storm Elsa produced 2 tornadoes in Cape May, Ocean counties, surveyors confirm

The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed two tornadoes touched down in New Jersey early Friday morning as Tropical Storm Elsa plowed into the Jersey shore. 

New Jersey man seen on video hurling racial slurs facing stalking, drug charges

The Burlington County Prosecutors Office on Thursday filed new charges against a New Jersey man who was seen on video hurling racial slurs at neighbors in a South Jersey neighborhood last week. 

Surveillance shows unit of ATV's stolen in Camden County

Surveillance cameras show three men robbing a Gloucester Township unit and leaving with several ATV's and other vehicles.

Jersey Shore prepares for brush with Elsa

New Jersey and the Delaware beaches are bracing for a glancing blow from Tropical Storm Elsa, with the potential for damaging winds, up to five inches of rain and some tidal flooding.

Amtrak orders new trains to replace aging fleet for $7.3 billion

Amtrak has contracted a unit of a German company to build dozens of new trains in the U.S. to replace its aging fleet.

Jersey shore prepares for brush with Elsa
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Shawnette Wilson talks with vacationers and officials in Ocean City about how they are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.

Additional allegations against Mount Laurel man in viral video to be investigated

Authorities say they will be launching investigations into any additional incidents involving Edward Mathews, who is facing multiple charges after video of his racist rant during an encounter with neighbors went viral.