New Jersey's First News with Eric Scott

Learn how to protect yourself from a new scam that is targeting all New Jersey drivers. Eric Scott has the details on this morning's First News.

A group of school kids found a rifle in the middle of the street on their way to school. Who does it belong to and how did it get there? Eric Scott has the latest on New Jersey's First News.

New Jersey residents report seeing a bright green fireball streaking across the sky Wednesday morning. Did you see it? Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.

The Murphy administration has revealed how much it now costs to house a single inmate at a New Jersey Prison. Learn the shocking numbers. Eric Scott has the details on this morning's First News.

New Jersey knows how to party, eclipse style! See some of the best photos of Garden State residents celebrating Monday's eclipse in true Jersey style. Eric Scott has the details on this morning's First News.

From the cloud forecast to the best place to view the eclipse and how to do it safely — Eric Scott has everything you need to know about today's big event on New Jersey's First News.

Home invasions have been rising across New Jersey. Toms River Police report multiple break-ins in less than a week. Learn what may be behind it. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.

The big jackpot has gone unclaimed again in the Powerball Lottery, but there was a winning ticket sold in New Jersey that is worth one million dollars. Eric Scott has the latest on Thursday's First News.

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Wednesday: ⬛ Here's why car prices are about to spike up again in New Jersey During the pandemic, prices for new and used cars spiked upwards significantly in New Jersey due to a lack of inventory. In re...

A series of terrifying home invasions continues to sweep across New Jersey. The latest were in Ocean County, NJ. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.