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Federal health officials say that West Nile virus cases are up 40 percent since last week and are on pace to rival the record years of 2002 and 2003.

New Jersey State Police are now leading the search for missing boater Jason Sill who's abandoned craft was discovered Monday with the keys in the ignition one mile east of Wildwood.  The Coast Guard announced this morning that it has suspended its search for Sill as of 10 p.m. last night but is still assisting the State Police with rescue patterns.

NJ authorities are asking for help in a search for a missing boater when his unmanned boat was discovered with the keys still in the ignition and the engine still in gear.

A flood advisory has been issued for parts of New Jersey today due to expected thunderstorms, rains.

A Silver Alert has been activated for a Toms River man who hasn't been seen or heard from since Sunday.

A one thousand dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a serial rapist in Camden who's believed to be targeting prostitutes. Last week, police released a sketch of the rape suspect accused in two separate attacks.

Police have released a sketch and are asking for help locating a serial rape suspect in two separate incidents, both in Camden.

A low-flying military helicopter will be flying over parts of Hopewell Township today in connection with a marijuana-growing investigation and police urge residents not to be alarmed.

Most of New Jersey is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 p.m. today.

An excessive heat watch has been issued for parts of New Jersey beginning Wednesday afternoon and ending late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.