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Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a major drug and firearms trafficking operation spanning Cumberland County from July 2024 to May 2025. Authorities, including the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and State Police, allege that Ryan Collins, a 33-year-old Vineland man and alleged Crips gang member, led the ring, distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, and… The post Fourteen Charged in South Jersey Drug and Gun Trafficking Ring appeared first on Coast News Today.

Investigators could not definitively determine the cause of the April fire in Millville that killed two young sisters, Valery and Gissel Cardona Gomez, and displaced over 20 people. However, they believe improperly discarded smoking materials may have sparked the blaze, which started on the front porch of the girls’ home. The family plans to file… The post Undetermined Cause for Fatal Millville Fire; Discarded Smoking Materials Suspected appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Ventnor City resident, Johnny E. Flores, 35, was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing a 58-year-old Galloway Township man at a Nashville Avenue apartment building. Police responded to numerous 911 calls, finding the victim with serious injuries; he remains in critical condition. Flores faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and… The post Ventnor City Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Stabbing appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey public school teacher recently won $500,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket received as an end-of-year gift from a parent. The winning “The Shore Thing” ticket was forgotten in their car for weeks before being checked, leading to a life-changing win. The anonymous teacher expressed gratitude for the unexpected fortune. The post NJ Teacher Wins $500,000 Lottery from Parent’s Gift appeared first on Coast News Today.

A recent Stockton University panel discussion highlighted the urgent need for New Jersey to increase its electricity generating capacity, as the state is a net energy importer facing surging demand, partly due to new data centers. While experts agreed on the necessity of innovation and the development of new power sources, they warned that significant… The post New Jersey Grapples with Energy Future Amidst Rising Costs and Demand appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County is embarking on its most expensive construction project to date: a $350 million endeavor to replace the aging Middle Thorofare, Upper Thorofare, and Mill Creek bridges, critical links between the Jersey Shore and mainland. This project, which includes raising 2.7 miles of Ocean Drive, aims to improve traffic flow and eliminate drawbridge… The post Cape May County to Begin Landmark $350 Million Bridge Replacement Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Depression-era drawbridges on the Jersey Shore, the Route 71 bridge in Monmouth County and the Dorset Avenue bridge in Atlantic County, are creating significant issues for both drivers and boaters this summer due to repeated breakdowns. While a $163 million replacement is planned for the state-owned Route 71 bridge, the county-owned Dorset Avenue bridge… The post Aging Jersey Shore Drawbridges Cause Summer Headaches appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood’s beaches are gearing up to host a variety of exciting sports events from mid-July through August. Kicking off soon are the Cape Express More Beach Blast Soccer Tournament on July 19-20, attracting hundreds of teams, and the Wildwood Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Tournament on July 26-27, featuring over 400 teams and a free youth clinic.… The post Wildwood Unleashes Epic Beach Sports Lineup This Summer! appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County Commissioners have approved a contract with FlightLevel Cape May LLC for air-side services at Cape May Airport, ending the long-standing arrangement with the Delaware River and Bay Authority. This decision commits county taxpayers to repaying over $32 million in capital investments to the DRBA, with proponents citing increased county control as the… The post Cape May County Reclaims Airport Control, Faces $32 Million Repayment appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood will undertake a $13.7 million project to upgrade its sanitary sewer and water systems, financed by a low-interest loan from the New Jersey Water Bank. This crucial “Phase 3” initiative, spanning from W. Montgomery Avenue to W. Lincoln Avenue and Park Boulevard to the bay, aims to eliminate inflow and infiltration… The post Wildwood Secures $13.7 Million for Major Water and Sewer Overhaul appeared first on Coast News Today.