New Jersey man admits faking his disappearance, prompting 2-day search

A man who authorities say faked his own disappearance to avoid prosecution on bank fraud charges, prompting a two-day search by the Coast Guard, has pleaded guilty to federal counts. 

‘Housewarming gift’: New Jersey couple wins $1 million in Florida lottery after recently moving to state

They are living as renters in South Florida, but now, their recent move to the Sunshine State will likely become more permanent after the New Jersey couple won a million dollars in the Florida Lottery.

FBI shoots, kills suspect connected to Philadelphia kidnapping in New Jersey

An investigation into a report of an abduction in Philadelphia turned deadly Wednesday morning when the FBI says agents descended on an apartment complex in Bergen County, New Jersey. One suspect was shot and killed and the victim was recovered safely.

NJ man linked to 5 killings in 2 states faces more charges

A New Jersey man facing murder charges in two states has been charged with the death of a New Mexico man.

Philadelphia man turns self in after fatal stabbing of girlfriend at hotel in Atlantic City

Police say, 59-year-old Frankie E. Lane, of Philadelphia, has been charged with murder and weapons offenses after police responded to the hotel and casino for the report of a deceased woman.

Gov. Murphy ending NJ's utility shutoff moratorium

Murphy spoke Monday, saying the moratorium will end on July 1, but a “grace period” will remain in place until Dec. 31.

Flash flooding across Delaware Valley leads to water rescues, abandoned vehicles

Flash flooding, due to torrential rainfall, led many to either abandon their vehicles on roadways, or be rescued by first responders during thunderstorms across the Delaware Valley.

World's tallest roller coaster opens Sunday at Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey debuted the Jersey Devil roller coaster on Sunday. According to the park’s official website, the ride hits speeds of nearly 60 miles per hour and stretches for nearly 3,000 feet.

Judge: 4 NJ officers shouldn't have been fired after search

For the second time in more than three years, an administrative law judge has recommended reinstatement of four of the New Jersey police officers fired after the city of Hackensack said they engaged in a warrantless search of an apartment in late 2016.

NJ man in custody following deadly road rage incident

Police say 18-year-old Avrohom Pam hit a man's car during an argument Friday night in Lakewood Township.

NJ school mask mandate frustrations spill out during hearing

The testimony came Friday during an Assembly Republican hearing on masks in schools and featured testimony from mothers and at least one school nurse.

New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar

After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.

NJ toddler dies after falling from window, dog attack

A 3-year-old boy died after falling from a window in his family's New Jersey home and being attacked by dogs in the backyard.

Video: Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue 6 boaters off Atlantic City coast

The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan teamed up to rescue six boaters from a sinking vessel more than 30 miles off of the Atlantic City coast.