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Man arrested in NJ after shooting school safety officer, cops say
A man who shot an officer inside a marked school safety vehicle in Philadelphia and fled to New Jersey has been arrested, according to authorities.

Take the kids to these 12 petting zoos in NJ this summer
These 12 petting zoos in New Jersey not only let kids play with and feed the animals, but they also teach about care and compassion.

Teen driver will be charged as adult in deadly 120 mph crash
In a chilling turn of events, a joyride turned fatal on Route 37 in Toms River after an unlicensed driver hit triple digits.

NJ weather: Heat advisory, flood watch, strong thunderstorms
It is hard to call this a "nice" summer day for New Jersey, as the heat index soars into the triple digits, with the threat of damaging winds and flash flooding later too.

Panicked crowd flees Jersey City fireworks on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July fireworks took a wild turn in Jersey City, leaving many scrambling in fear, but it was a false alarm, police said.

NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tuesday
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.

Murphy forces massive property tax increase — NJ Top News
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration has imposed a massive property tax increase in Tom River. It comes after the state cut school aid by $175 million.

17-year-old Fired Multiple Shots in Wildwood, Police Say
A teenager from Camden County is facing charges after authorities in Wildwood said he fired a gun several times during the 4th of July weekend.

After school cuts, NJ forces 12.9% tax hike for Toms River
Property taxes for Toms River will skyrocket by nearly 13% as a fierce battle over school budgets and state funding continues.

Escaped horse goes on Dunkin' run on highway
It’s not every day you see a horse racing past a Dunkin’, but that was the scene on Route 36 in West Long Branch on Sunday afternoon.