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John “Bud” Johnson, the 78-year-old chief of the Wildwood Crest beach patrol, is facing multiple charges including careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash involving injury after allegedly striking a pedestrian on the beach with his official vehicle on July 10. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and while city officials confirm administrative action… The post Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Chief Faces Hit-and-Run Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 63-year-old Cape May Court House woman is facing driving under the influence and reckless driving charges following a deadly motorcycle crash in Lower Township. Authorities allege Teresa L. Rott was under the influence of prescription medications when her vehicle collided with 26-year-old motorcyclist Brandon Luis Vega Crespo on Route 47 on July 10th. The… The post Motorist Charged with DUI in Fatal Lower Township Motorcycle Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood City Board of Commissioners convened on July 22, 2026, to address several significant city matters. Highlighting the agenda was the second reading and public hearing for two ordinances. The first proposed amending the land development rules within the Tourism Zone, and the second focused on modifying beach vehicle access regulations. Additionally, the commissioners… The post Wildwood City Commissioners Discuss Key Ordinances and Approvals in Latest Meeting appeared first on Coast News Today.

A vacant downtown Ocean City building is getting a new lease on life after being purchased by Chase Bank. The former Republic Bank, located at the highly visible intersection of Ninth Street and West Avenue, has sat empty since late 2024 when its previous operations were acquired and closed. While the property is officially set… The post Chase Bank to Take Over Prominent Ocean City Corner appeared first on Coast News Today.

FX and 20th Century Fox have secured the rights to “Wildwood,” a new comedy series from “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee. Set during the summer of 2000, the show will follow a group of Irish college girls who arrive in the bustling Jersey Shore town of Wildwood with no money or plan. The project marks… The post Lisa McGee’s “Wildwood” Bound for FX appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City reopened its gaming floors on Tuesday following a brief shutdown. Early Monday morning, a minor fire triggered a broken water pipe, causing water damage to the lobby and casino floors, which forced the suspension of all gambling activities, including a $30,000 slot tournament. Despite the disruption to gaming,… The post Ocean Casino Resort Resumes Operations After Fire and Water Damage appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Ocean City narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of two local residents following a recent raid on a Haven Avenue home. Local and county law enforcement executed a search warrant on July 23rd, recovering drugs and distribution paraphernalia from the residence. Thirty-one-year-old Umar Lewis and 37-year-old Tyyona White now face multiple charges, including… The post Two Arrested Following Ocean City Narcotics Investigation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A small ground-level fire and a burst water pipe have forced Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort to temporarily suspend all gaming operations. The Monday morning incident damaged multiple areas of the building, abruptly canceling a $30,000 slot tournament and leaving the hotel operating at a limited capacity. Although the casino floor went dark, many guest… The post Fire and Water Damage Halts Gaming at Atlantic City Casino appeared first on Coast News Today.

Beachgoers along the Jersey Shore can look to the skies this August 9th as Smokey Bear celebrates his 82nd birthday with a special helicopter tour. Riding in a New Jersey Forest Fire Service helicopter and accompanied by a celebratory banner plane, the iconic mascot will fly low over the coastline from Wildwood Crest north to… The post Smokey Bear to Celebrate 82nd Birthday with Jersey Shore Flyover appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 39-year-old North Jersey man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after a two-year-old in his care suffered a medical emergency while vacationing in Wildwood. Authorities say first responders had to administer Narcan to the toddler, who was having trouble breathing and later tested positive for cocaine at a local hospital. Alexander Moles of… The post Man Charged After Toddler Suffers Medical Emergency in Wildwood appeared first on Coast News Today.