Discarded Cigarette the Likely Cause for Lavallette Apartment Fire

A fire that swept through a Lavallette apartment building early Thursday morning has been ruled accidental, authorities said Friday. The fire,...

Beach Replenishment Dredge Still on Way to N.J.

The beach replenishment project that was supposed to have begun a month ago in Ortley Beach has been delayed yet again....

Seaside’s All-Day Party Friday, Plus Your Best Bets for Memorial Day Weekend 2017

Seaside Heights will ring in the unofficial start of summer with an all-day party along the boardwalk, while areas restaurants and...

N.J. Fluke Season Will Begin Thursday As Planned

Despite the rejection of New Jersey’s 2017 fluke fishing regulations by a federal board, the season will open Thursday as planned,...

Lavallette Taxes to Rise As Sandy Payments Wind Down

Lavallette will pay off the final chunk of $4 million borrowed to clean up after Superstorm Sandy, officials said, heralding the...

Seaside Heights Man Faces Jail Time After Pleading Guilty to Dog’s Death

A Seaside Heights man “minimized” his role in the death of a small dog last year, but pleaded guilty to a...

Breakwater Beach to Host ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’

The Breakwater Beach water park in Seaside Heights will play host to an event that may land it in the record...

Seaside Heights’ Portion of Replenishment Project Still on Track for Post-Season Start

With two delays having been announced for an upcoming beach and dune-building project to begin in Ortley Beach, officials in Seaside...

Prosecutor: Investigators Probing Why One Boat Cut off Another in Fatal Accident

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said a racing boat carrying two crew members, one of whom died and one who is critical...

Fishing Friday: A Shorter Fluke Season Ahead; Good Signs for Sea Bass Fishing

Welcome to the return of Fishing Friday, a weekly Shorebeat column that (usually) will go over what’s happening in the world...