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An Atlantic City man is in custody facing aggravated manslaughter charges following the death of his three-month-old daughter from blunt force trauma. Authorities allege the infant suffered fatal head and spinal injuries consistent with child abuse while in the care of 27-year-old Antonio Reyes last November. Prosecutors noted that Reyes provided conflicting accounts of the… The post Atlantic City Father Charged in Death of Infant Daughter appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two men face sentencing in May after an Atlantic County jury found them guilty in the 2021 shooting death of 28-year-old Jahmil Greenidge. Prosecutors stated that Denzel Garrison and Laquine Demby orchestrated the attack following a dispute over an insurance deductible from a minor car accident involving Garrison and the victim. Evidence showed the pair… The post Two Convicted in Fatal Atlantic City Insurance Dispute Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has proposed a $118.5 million municipal budget for 2026 that includes a 2.41% tax rate increase to address rising city expenses. During a recent presentation, Finance Director Frank Donato noted that local property assessments currently sit at roughly half of their actual market value, a trend seen across Cape May… The post Ocean City Proposes $118.5 Million Budget Amid Widening Property Value Gap appeared first on Coast News Today.

A beloved Italian dining staple in Cape May Court House is set to return this June under the leadership of veteran restaurateur Peter Mancuso. The former Nino’s Family Restaurant will be rebranded as Mangia Family Restaurant, offering a blend of traditional Italian dishes, American favorites, and the addition of pizza. Mancuso, who also operates Mangia… The post Iconic Cape May Court House Restaurant Reopening Under New Name appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation has suspended its 2026 festival, citing an ongoing government shutdown and heightened security protocols. Training Center Cape May officials noted that current requirements, including universal ID checks, would be too logistically burdensome to maintain during the high-traffic event. Foundation leaders are now exploring alternative ways to support… The post 2026 Coast Guard Community Festival Canceled Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.