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A 42-year-old Wildwood man has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison for the 2024 shooting of a boardwalk employee. William Hoyle was convicted of first-degree attempted murder after a 20-year-old woman was critically injured near Pacific Avenue. Investigators linked Hoyle to the crime after discovering a 9mm handgun and matching clothing during a… The post Wildwood Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Boardwalk Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Flight Deck Diner at Cape May Airport has announced its permanent closure following severe damage caused by a burst pipe during recent extreme cold. Engineering reports determined that structural and electrical repairs to the former terminal building would cost millions of dollars, leading the landlord to terminate the lease. Owner Chrissy McMullan, who operated… The post Popular Cape May Diner Closes Permanently After Pipe Bursts appeared first on Coast News Today.

Seven activists arrested during a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration have filed a federal lawsuit against Atlantic City, seeking $50 million in damages for alleged civil rights violations. The plaintiffs, known as the “Expressway Seven,” claim their arrests were driven by malicious intent, while the city maintains that officers acted with probable cause to prevent… The post “Expressway Seven” Seek $50 Million in Atlantic City Civil Rights Lawsuit appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County’s Diamond Beach has been named one of the best 100 coastal destinations in the United States, according to new 2026 rankings from the vacation search engine HomeToGo. The upscale enclave, located in Lower Township, secured the No. 54 spot based on traveler demand, affordability, and visitor satisfaction. Known for its private beach… The post Cape May County Gem Ranks Among Nation’s Top 100 Beaches appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey health and environmental officials are monitoring a significant surge in bird flu cases, reporting over 16,000 sightings of sick or dead wild birds since early February. The outbreak, which primarily affects Canada geese, has prompted several municipalities to close local parks and issue public health warnings to minimize transmission. While experts maintain that… The post Bird Flu Outbreak Leads to Park Closures Across New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic County commissioners unanimously approved a five-acre expansion and 40-foot height increase for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority landfill on Tuesday. The move is designed to extend the facility’s lifespan to 2040, though it still requires final approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The decision comes despite a federal lawsuit from nearby… The post Atlantic County Approves Landfill Expansion Amid Resident Protests appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City police officers have officially relocated to a new $6.1 million interim substation at 837 8th Street as of Friday. The department’s former headquarters, a century-old building that once served as a school, is scheduled for demolition this spring. Construction on a permanent, modernized facility is currently underway and is expected to be completed… The post Ocean City Police Move to Interim Substation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 35-year-old Vineland man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in state prison for the 2024 murder of Bonnie Hitchens outside a Millville convenience store. Eric Bundy-Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after confessing to the shooting, which authorities described as a targeted attack stemming from a previous relationship with the victim. The… The post Vineland Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Convenience Store Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities have arrested 53-year-old Brian Leach, owner of Leach’s Sobriety House, following allegations of sexual assault against a resident in one of his Cape May County facilities. Prosecutors allege that Leach utilized his supervisory position and recovery court connections to solicit sexual favors from the victim in exchange for cash. Investigators executed search warrants at… The post New Jersey Sober-Living Owner Charged with Sexual Assault appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 32-year-old South Carolina man is awaiting extradition to New Jersey following his arrest for the alleged sexual assault of a minor in Cape May City. William Nichols was taken into custody Sunday in Florence County after a joint investigation by local and county detectives led to charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the… The post South Carolina Man Arrested for Alleged Assault of Minor appeared first on Coast News Today.