Ocean County

N.J. weather: Dangerous heat sets new records as temps soar to 100° in parts of state
Even hotter temperatures are expected on Tuesday, following record-breaking heat Monday afternoon.

Tuckerton Seaport offering free boat rides, admission this week. Here’s the schedule.
Tuckerton Seaport encourages guests to take advantage of the free creek tour tickets, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space

Sword-like fish leaves swimmer injured at Jersey Shore beach
Needlefish can accidentally injure humans with their long, sharp jaws.

N.J. man charged with stabbing ex’s new boyfriend hid in crawl space, court docs say
The suspect spent seven hours in the woman's home when she wasn't there and sent her hundreds of harassing text messages, police allege.

10 most expensive homes sold in Ocean County, June 9-15
A house in Beach Haven that sold for $5.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ocean County in the past week.

N.J. driver killed in 2-vehicle crash after suffering medical emergency, cops say
The crash took place Thursday in Manchester, according to police.

Blue claw crab fishing in N.J. this weekend? Best bait options to try.
The best bait for blue claw crab crabbing may depend on the specific location, the type of crab you are targeting,

What does it really cost to live at the Jersey Shore? See the average property tax in each town.
Living by the beach often means paying premium tax bills. Look up the average property tax in every Jersey Shore town.

Jersey Shore drawbridge failures driving you mad? Here’s why it keeps happening.
The drawbridges that herald the end of a beach trip to the Jersey Shore can make it a nightmare when the fail. Why are they so complex and and tend to breakdown in the summer?

All 45 New Jersey beaches, ranked worst to best for summer 2025
Who came in at No. 1 this year?

What $1 million can buy you in Ocean County, June 9 to 15
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 9 and June 15. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Ocean County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000.

N.J. dad was banned from graduation after football dispute. Here’s how he got to go anyway.
The father reached a last-minute deal with school officials after a dispute that began over his son's playing time on the football team, a report said.
