🔥 Political drama erupts at Toms River's first council meeting of 2026 . New rules penalizing officials for leaving meetings spark a GOP rift — and the mayor warns of a court fight. ⚖️👀 Full story: jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/contr…

🚔 A 41-year-old Toms River man will spend five years behind bars after pleading guilty to gun and drug charges tied to two separate incidents. Police say a crash scene, a handgun in plain view, and a later drug probe all played a role. jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/tom…

🚨 A former Toms River police officer who admitted breaking into a home and assaulting a woman during a domestic violence incident, will not serve additional jail time. ⚖️ jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/forme…

After years of public accusations and political infighting, a new volunteer Ethics Board has officially been created in Toms River Township — but not without drama. 😬 jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/tom…

🚨 Former Freehold special ed teacher Allison Havemann-Niedrach of Jackson pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated sexual assault of a 15-year-old student. 🏛️ Prosecutors seek 12 years in state prison. Sentencing May 7. ⚖️ jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/ex-fr…

⚖️An Ocean County courtroom fell silent as a judge sentenced a woman convicted in a crash that killed two men. Victims’ families spoke — some calling for prison, others for mercy. The sentence surprised many. jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/oce…

🚨 A deadly crash on Route 37 in Toms River has led to serious criminal charges. Prosecutors say a driver with a suspended license caused a collision that killed a 76-year-old township resident. The investigation is ongoing and more charges may follow. jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/one…

⚠️ After about 7 inches of snow, conditions have worsened as freezing rain moves in. Officials warn roads that look wet or clear may actually be coated in dangerous ice — especially bridges, side streets, and overpasses. ❄️ jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/s…

🦌❄️ After a snowstorm blanketed the area, a large herd of deer was spotted calmly walking through a Holiday City neighborhood — a surreal, postcard-perfect scene that left residents stunned. Nature always finds a way. No, NOT AI! 📸 Photo credit: Grace L. Dunning Fiorilli

💥 Heads up, Ocean County! Residents near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst should expect louder-than-usual military training on several days in February — often called the “sounds of freedom.” 🇺🇸jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/hig…

🚗❄️ A 74-year-old homeless woman was found dead in her car at a Walmart parking lot during one of the coldest weeks of the winter. jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/homel…

🗳️🔥 Recall Effort Collapses in Toms River. Mayor Daniel Rodrick says a PI he hired knows why the recall attempt failed — and claims organizers were never close to the required signatures. The recall committee says fear of retaliation played a role. jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/tom…

🚨 Police promotions hit a roadblock. A controversial ordinance passed by the Toms River Township Council was immediately vetoed by the mayor, reigniting debate over fairness vs. delays in police promotions. jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/m…

🚨 A former Freehold Intermediate School teacher from Jackson pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated sexual assault involving a 15-year-old student. It was part of a plea deal that will see Allison Havemann-Niedrach avoid trial. jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/e…

🏈🎶 From marching bands and singalongs to Michael Jackson, Prince, & Bad Bunny — the Super Bowl Halftime Show has never really been about football fans. It’s all eyeballs, ads & the conversation. Jersey Shore Online Editor Chris Lundy has opinions to share. 👀jerseyshoreonline.com/editorial/edit…

🇺🇸 From teenage immigrant to Ocean County Commissioner Director. Frank Sadeghi’s story is one of grit, opportunity, and service — and it started with a promise to his father. 🏛️ jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/a…

🏛️ A Toms River man will spend six years in prison after traveling overseas to sexually abuse a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors say he later bragged about the crime after returning home. ⚖️ jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/o…

A longtime transitional housing program for women and children in Toms River is heading to the zoning board next month — and Mayor Daniel Rodrick is weighing in. 🏠👩‍👧‍👦 jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/may…

🚨 Officials say there’s no active investigation into viral claims about a Central Regional teacher — but new info has been sent to authorities. What’s fact vs. fiction? 👀 jerseyshoreonline.com/berkeley/offic…

🚨Two men, including a Toms River resident, have been identified after a tragic early morning crash in Jackson that left an SUV engulfed in flames. The investigation is ongoing and any witnesses to the crash are urged to come forward. jerseyshoreonline.com/jackson/police…