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Wall Township police seek publics help to identify driver who hit landscaper and fled. The incident, captured on Ring doorbell camera, occurred on Ocean Road on December 8th. Driver faces potential charges for leaving the scene of an accident with injury. Community outraged, urged to check home security cameras for any footage of the vehicle.

Despite the Trump administrations claim of being the most transparent, the release of Jeffrey Epsteins files reveals heavy redactions and technical issues. The DOJ admits more documents will be released after the legal deadline, while Democrats express concerns and threaten legal action due to the selective release and violation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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2025-2026 Indoor Track Season Preview: New Jerseys Top Athletes and Teams Ready to Compete The 2025-2026 indoor track season is off to a strong start, with many New Jersey athletes yet to make their debut. NJ dot com has released a comprehensive preview, covering key areas such as important dates, group classifications, and returning All-State and All-Group selections. The preview also highlights specific athletes to watch, including sprinters, hurdlers, distance runners, jumpers, vaulters, and throwers. Top teams are also featured, and the Preseason Fab Fifty lists showcase the top fifty boys and girls in indoor track. Stay tuned for updates as the season unfolds.

New Jersey legislative committee approves bill mandating testing of all sexual assault evidence kits, with survivors authorization, removing prosecutors discretion. Separate bill creates tracking system for kits, providing transparency and peace of mind for survivors. This follows an investigation revealing a backlog of untested kits, prompting Attorney Generals order for testing, now aimed at permanent legislation.

Santa Claus joins firefighters at house fire, ensuring everyones safety and spreading holiday cheer in Old Bridge, New Jersey.

Two individuals, Matthew Colon and Tashauna Hairston, found guilty of murdering two teenagers in Newark in 2022. Colon, 24, and Hairston, 27, convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy. Colon also charged with weapons offenses. Colon fled to Florida, captured with federal help. Sentencing February 25, 2026, facing 30 years to life in prison.

Jean Wilson Brutus, a man detained by ICE, dies at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. Officials cite natural causes, but his death raises concerns about detention facility conditions. Brutus was initially held at Union County Jail before moving to Delaney Hall. Senator Cory Booker criticizes inhumane conditions, emphasizing the need for oversight in private detention centers. Brutus death sparks debate on the ethics and welfare of individuals in immigration detention.

New Jersey braces for severe winds and plummeting temperatures, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph and air temperatures dropping into the mid-twenties. Power outages, downed trees, and power lines are potential risks. Calmer conditions are expected on Saturday, but another cold front on Sunday will bring gusty winds and increasing clouds. The coldest day will be Monday, with highs in the thirties. The next chance of precipitation is on Tuesday, with a possibility of snow in northern areas, but rain is more likely. Christmas Day is expected to be mild, with highs potentially reaching or exceeding fifty degrees.