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Swimmers rescued at Jersey Shore beach; 1 dead

JERSEY SHORE - A 39-year-old father, of Teaneck, New Jersey, has died trying to save his daughter who was swimming in distress.Several agencies spent the morning searching for a pair of missing swimmers at Sylvania Avenue Beach in New Jersey.It was around 8:30 a.m.

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Philadelphia police report progress in illegal drifting investigation

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they are making progress in the investigation of an illegal drifting event last week. They towed a car from a Delaware County home Friday and arrested a man in Delaware in what looks to be a pushback against last weekend’s wild, car stunt that clogged city streets and led to the police shooting of an 18-year-old.In Collingdale, Delaware County, a police tow truck pulled a blue SUV away from a Roberta Avenue home.

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Crews battle wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey

BROWNS MILLS, N.J. - Fire crews in New Jersey are battling yet another wildfire as officials say a recent dry spell has helped allow wildfires to run rampant.Crews responded to the area of City Line Road in Browns Mills, Burlington County Friday afternoon for reports of a fire.SKYFOX was over the scene where smoke and flames could be seen emerging from a significant portion of the tree line. The New Jersey Forrest Fire Service asked residents to avoid the area and says their crews have responded to the scene to assess the situation. The fire comes as skies across the region finally began to clear after days of being impacted by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada.Earlier this week, firefighters were able to contain another wildfire in Jackson Township, New Jersey that burned 82 acres. Over the weekend, the Forest Fire Service announced complete containment of the 210-acre Flatiron wildfire blaze in Medford, Burlington County. That fire started just after midnight Friday and was burning toward 40 homes before crews managed to move the blaze away from the structures. Residents weren’t evacuated but were protected within their homes, some using garden hoses to help as crews worked in the backyards to conduct backfires and burnout operations, officials said.Last week crews stifled a wildfire that burned 5,000 acres in Bass River State Forest which stretches across Ocean and Burlington counties in the Pinelands.

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American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast

American Airlines is allowing passengers to rebook their flights Thursday without fees as wildfire smoke from Canada is continuing to impact operations at airports throughout the Northeast. The airline says passengers traveling through certain airports in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., may now have their change fees waived if they bought tickets by June 7 and want to travel to the same destination city, among other conditions. "When severe weather or other uncontrollable events impact your flight and travel dates, you may be able to change your trip with no change fee," according to a portion of its website. "We understand you may have questions about your upcoming travel.

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Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet

smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires descended on the Northeast, creating other-worldly sky colors from orange to fire red.The wildfire smoke has created poor air quality conditions for more than 100 million people and even hazardous ratings – the most extreme rating on the Air Quality Index – for major cities, including New York City, Philadelphia and Washington. The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, is this Earth or Mars?On left, a selfie taken by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover in the Jezero Crater on Jan. 29, 2023 on the planet Mars.

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New York smoke forces ground stop, delay at LaGuardia and Newark airports

NEW YORK CITY - The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.Winds have blown smoke from unchecked Canadian wildfires into the region, which led the DEC to issue an Air Quality Health Advisory for all five boroughs.FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the storyCanada is dealing with a series of intense wildfires that have spread from the western provinces to Quebec, with hundreds of forest fires burning. The smoke has traveled into the United States, resulting in a number of air quality alerts issued since May.Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases, particles, and water vapor that contains multiple pollutants that can get into the lungs and bloodstream. There is no evidence of a safe level of exposure to some of the pollutants, meaning that smoke can impact your health even at very low levels. Inhaling smoke from wildfires can cause headaches, sore and watery eyes, nose, throat, and sinus irritation, chest pains, heart palpitations and more. Exposure to elevated fine particle pollution levels can affect the lungs and heart.The air quality alerts caution "sensitive groups," a big category that includes children, older adults, and people with lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.Kids, who often are encouraged to go out and play, "are more susceptible to smoke for a number of reasons," said Laura Kate Bender, the lung association's National Assistant Vice President, healthy air.

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Special delivery: NJ troopers help mom give birth to baby on side of interstate

SOMERSET COUNTY, N.J. - Starting life off with a bang! This baby boy's birth story is certainly a hard one to beat.New Jersey State troopers were called to find a woman in a labor in the back if a vehicle on Interstate 287 in Somerset County last month.Video shows the troopers help the pregnant woman out of the car and onto the side of the interstate, where they delivered her newborn!The umbilical cord was initially wrapped around the baby, but troopers were able to re-position the mom for a safe delivery.EMS arrived a short time later and brought mom and baby Jack to the hospital, where they are doing just fine.Welcome to the work Jack, here's hoping the coming years are much less eventful!

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Why so smoky? Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in Philadelphia, rest of Delaware Valley

PHILADELPHIA - Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.The effects of hundreds of wildfires burning across the western provinces to Quebec could be felt as far away as New York City and New England, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.U.S.

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Crews battling wildfire in Jackson Township, New Jersey

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Firefighters in New Jersey are battling another wildfire that sparked Tuesday as the state continue to navigate through a dangerous dry stretch. The New Jersey Forrest Fire Service said a blaze that broke around East Commodore Boulevard and Cedar Swamp Road in Jackson Township late Tuesday afternoon. At last check, officials said the fire had consumed about 15 acres of forest and was completely uncontained.The fire comes just days after a massive forest fire torched thousands of acres of woods in Burlington County, which prompted some evacuations and threatened nearby properties.New Jersey has endured a dangerous dry spell recently that fire officials say has helped provided ‘fuel’ for wildfires to run rampant.

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Celebrity Cruises norovirus outbreak leaves more than 175 sick, CDC says

Celebrity Summit cruise to Bermuda, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. The outbreak, which happened on the voyage from May 15 to 25, affected 152 of the 2,144 passengers onboard and 25 crew members, according to the CDC. Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches. The CDC said that in response to the outbreak, the Summit’s crew "Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures according to the ship’s outbreak prevention and response plan" and "Notified current guests of the situation onboard and encouraged illness reporting and good hand hygiene." CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP ROCKED BY ROUGH SEAS, SEVERE WEATHER, SHAKING SOME PASSENGERSIt also "Collected and sent stool specimens from gastrointestinal illness cases to the CDC laboratory." A Celebrity Cruises spokesperson told FOX Business in a statement Tuesday that "The health and safety of our guests, crew and communities we visit are our top priority. The French-made cruise ship "Celebrity Edge" of the US company of tourism cruise, Celebrity Cruise, leaves the shipyards of Saint-Nazaire to go to Miami, United States, on November 4, 2018 in Saint-Nazaire, western France.

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Incumbents face off in 2 primaries for New Jersey Senate seats

FILE - Voters prepare their ballots in voting booths during early voting for the California presidential primary election at an L.A. County vote center on March 1, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

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Girl escapes New Jersey kidnapping suspect, flags down help: officials

Raquan Folk (Monmouth County Prosecutors Office) ASBURY PARK, N.J. - A New Jersey man has been charged with luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl off the street in a popular beach town last week. The incident occurred back on Tuesday, May 30 around 5:30 p.m.The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office says an 11-year-old girl was walking along Ridge Avenue in Asbury Park when she was approached by a man in a white Kia. Authorities say the man, later identified as 29-year-old Raquan Folk, convinced the girl to get inside the car. MORE HEADLINES:Folk then allegedly drove to neighboring Neptune Township, stopped the car, and told the girl to take off her clothes.

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Flatiron Wildfire: Fire officials announce 100 percent containment as 40 homes spared

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - A major wildfire raged through a forest in Burlington County, threatening nearby homes and prompted a large response from local emergency crews Saturday morning.Officials announced Saturday evening the Flatiron Wildfire was 100 percent contained, of a 210 acre blaze in the Pinelands Forest near Elderberry Drive and Jackson Road in Medford.Officials say 40 homes were at risk when crews responded shortly after midnight.The fire was successfully moved away from the homes thanks to backfiring operations, which were conducted in the backyard as residents sheltered inside, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:Flames from the fire spread through what officials called a very dense and "explosive" area of the Pine Barrens during a press conference Saturday morning."I've been the warden here for over 40 years, and it's an area it's always been of concern," said Incident Commander Tom Gerber.This wildfire is about 40 miles away from the Allen Road Fire that erupted just days ago in Tuckerton, and has torched thousands of acres.

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Arsonist sentenced for starting apartment fire that killed a 22-year-old father in Burlington County

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - A devastating fire took the life of a young father, and now the man officials say is responsible is behind bars over a year later.Newlin Evans, 23, was sentenced to 22 years in a New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter back in January.Officials say Evans started a fire at the Pemberton Borough Apartment Complex in Burlington County in April 2022.RELATED COVERAGE: Suspected arsonist charged in 'suspicious' fire that killed young NJ fatherCamryn Powell, who was the father of a 6-month-old at the time, was killed when flames broke out inside his apartment.

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Philadelphia, New Jersey under 'critical' wildfire threat as unusual dry thunderstorm pattern looms

PHILADELPHIA - A highly unusual weather pattern is bringing critically dangerous wildfire conditions to a swath of the Northeast, including the Philadelphia and New Jersey area.Meanwhile, wildfire smoke from multiple blazes already burning across Canada has flooded the skies with renewed haze and poor air quality.A deep and dry layer of air moved into the Great Lakes Monday night and is spreading into parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, dropping the humidity to as low as 25% and bringing a swath of breezy, gusty winds.(FOX Weather)Meanwhile, an upper-level trough of low pressure is expected to trigger a round of "dry" thunderstorms across parts of the mid-Atlantic – common in the Desert Southwest but rare in the East.WHY DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSE WILDFIRE RISKSWith the dry air in place, any rain may evaporate before reaching the ground, meaning lightning strikes may come without any wetting rainfall. With recent dry weather leaving the ground parched, any lighting strike could start a fire that would have the potential for rapid spread amid the breezy and dry conditions.(FOX Weather)NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a "critical" wildfire risk – a level 2 on its 3-rung scale for fire weather danger – for nearly 8 million people around the Philadelphia and southern New Jersey area.

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'Nasty stingers': Man warns of clinging jellyfish found at Jersey Shore

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - Sharks may be the thing of nightmares, but jellyfish encounters are all too common for the Jersey beachgoer - and now they'll have to watch out for a "clingy" species.Clinging jellyfish are mostly transparent with a single reddish-orange cross and 60–80 tentacles that can produce a "very potent" and severely painful sting, according to New Jersey officials. The invasive, and potentially harmful, jellyfish were found in Barnegat Bay in Ocean County last month by a Montclair State University professor. "Just a heads-up folks. I picked up a couple of clinging jellyfish in the northern part of Barnegat Bay this weekend," Paul Bologna warned in a Facebook post.

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Cessna plane reportedly crashes into mountainous terrain in Staunton, Virginia

When FOX 5 reached out to the FAA for a statement on the sonic boom / explosion sound heard across DC, Maryland and Virginia on June 4th, the FAA provided this response, seemingly unrelated: "A Cessna Citation crashed into mountainous terrain in a sparsely populated area of southwest Virginia around 3 p.m. local time on June 4. The aircraft took off from Elizabethton Municipal Airport in Elizabethton, Tenn., and was bound for Long Island MacArthur Airport in New York.

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DNA links New Jersey man to sexual assaults which occurred over decade ago

sexually assaulting four women in Boston about 15 years ago was ordered held on $500,000 bail Monday during a hearing in which a prosecutor said authorities helped tie him to the attacks by getting DNA from a drinking glass he had used.Matthew Nilo, of Weehawken, New Jersey, pleaded not guilty in a Boston courtroom to several charges, including three counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, one count of assault with intent to rape and one count of indecent assault and battery. The charges stem from four attacks that happened in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood from August 2007 through December 2008 — a time that authorities say Nilo lived in the city.Nilo, 35, was arrested last week.During the hearing Monday, prosecutor Lynn Feigenbaum said that in some cases, the assailant said he had a gun and threatened to kill the victim.

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Police: Shooting erupts at church in Camden County; investigation underway

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A small church in Camden County became the scene of a shooting Saturday afternoon, according to police.Officers responded to the First Baptist Church on New Brooklyn Road in Winslow Township around 3:30 p.m.Police say a shooting unfolded at the church, but it is unclear if shots were fired inside or outside.

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Nearly 14,000 lbs. of pork rinds shipped from Guatemala recalled in US

A generic close-up of a pork rind snack. via Getty Creative Images Nearly 14,000 lbs.

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Flatiron Wildfire: Crews work to protect homes as uncontained fire sparks in Burlington County

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - A new major wildfire is threatening several homes in Burlington County, prompting a large response from local emergency crews Saturday morning.The Flatiron Wildfire is currently 0 percent contained as it reaches 100 acres near Elderberry Drive and Jackson Road in Medford.Fire crews have started backfiring operations in an effort to protect homes in the area.MORE HEADLINES:Twenty residential structures are currently threatened by the fire, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Medford-Jackson Road is also closed until further notice.This wildfire is just about 40 miles away from the Allen Road Fire that erupted just days ago in Tuckerton, and has torched thousands of acres.

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'We have no fire suppression': Mercer County copes with no water pressure as utility works to repair pump

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. - Water woes are continuing for communities in Mercer County. It’s been nearly 12 hours since a water supply emergency was called and authorities say the problems may last through the weekend.The water is clean to drink, there’s just not enough of it. Faucet and hoses down to a trickle in places like Hamilton and Robbinsville."It’s been a bit low in terms of pressure over the last couple of days," Robbinsville resident, Vivek Koul, said.

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Allen Road Fire: Uncontained wildfire torches thousands of acres in NJ

TUCKERTON, NJ - A massive wildfire in New Jersey consumed thousands of acres of forest and forced dozens of people to leave their homes as firefighters work to extinguish the flames. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the Bass River State Forest wildfire is 50% contained and has scorched 5,000 acres. The blaze was first detected around 5 p.m. Wednesday by a state-owned fire tower off Allen Road in Tuckerton, New Jersey.

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State Police: Man sought in attempted abudction of 7-year-old boy from NJ Wawa taken into custody

MAURICE RIVER, N.J. - A search for a man for attempting to abduct a young boy from a local Wawa has come to a close, according to New Jersey State Police. Authorities say the unidentified man tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy from the bathroom of the Wawa on Highway 47 in Maurice River on Sunday. According to police, the suspect offered the boy candy to leave with him. After the boy said no, the man grabbed him by the arm and tried to abduct him, officials say. RELATED: Video: Man wanted for trying to abduct 7-year-old from Wawa in South Jersey, police sayThe boy was able to escape and return to his family, per police. On Wednesday, police released surveillance images and video of the suspect, showing him enter and exit the store before and after the alleged attempted abduction. New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man they say tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy in broad daylight Sunday.Days later, on Friday, state police announced that the suspect was in police custody.

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Ocean City chaos: Leaders poised to alter curfew, other rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Big changes are coming to Ocean City, following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos from unruly teenagers. City leaders are trying to make sure trouble doesn’t continue into the summer with a new curfew, among other proposals.Ocean City officials described a wild, raucous Memorial Day weekend where police and EMS fielded nearly 1,000 calls, many surrounding unruly teens."The sheer number of individuals was alarming," stated Ocean City Police Chief, Jay Prettyman. "We had an increase in fights.

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Bass River State Forest fire: Crews responding to fast-moving 3,000-acre wildfire burning in New Jersey

TUCKERTON, NJ - Emergency fire crews are responding to another wildfire burning in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, a wildfire is burning in the area of Allen Road in the Bass River State Forest. The fire quickly grew to 3,000 acres in size after forming on Wednesday evening. Visitors and residents have been asked to avoid the area as service crews begin a backfiring operation to contain the spread. A wildfire burning in Bass River State Forest has spread to thousands of acres as crews work to extinguish flames. SKYFOX flew over the forest, where clouds of smoke could be seen.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA wildfire is burning in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County, officials say.

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Calling all babies: Search for 2023 Gerber Baby with $25,000 prize now underway

FILE - A jar of Gerber oatmeal baby food is arranged for a photograph in West Orange, New Jersey, April 12, 2007. (Photo by Emile Wamsteker/Bloomberg via Getty Images) ARLINGTON, Va. - Gerber has officially launched its annual Gerber Baby contest, and this year, its iconic photo search competition has a twist.The company on Wednesday put out the open call for entries to the contest, which it began in 2010.

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Crews responding to wildfire burning in Bass River State Forest

TUCKERTON, NJ - Emergency fire crews are responding to another wildfire burning in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, a wildfire is burning in the area of Allen Road in the Bass River State Forest. Visitors and residents have been asked to avoid the area as service crews begin a backfiring operation to contain the spread. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say Allen Road and Oswego Road are closed.

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Eunice Dwumfour murder case: 'Long trail of evidence' linked to Sayreville suspect

SAYREVILLE - A 28-year-old man from Virginia has been arrested and charged in the slaying of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, Middlesex County prosecutors said.Rashid Ali Bynum, of Portsmouth, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder, as well as unlawful possession of a handgun.Rashid Ali Bynum, of Portsmouth, Virginia. (Prosecutors office of Middlesex County) Prosecutors compiled a long trail of evidence, including surveillance video linking Bynum and a white Hyundai to the crime scene."Surveillance video was recovered capturing the suspect fleeing from the scene in the direction of Ernston Road," Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said.

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Chris Christie expected to launch 2024 presidential campaign next week

FILE - Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looks on prior to a game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 4, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.

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Code Orange: Smoke from wildfire in Canada prompts air quality alerts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA - Smoke from a wildfire more than 600 miles away is impacting the Delaware Valley, bringing hazy conditions to the area and prompting air quality alerts. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, more than 16,000 people have been forced to evacuate as a wildfire burns. Authorities say the fire has burned more than 25,000 acres of land and damaged about 200 homes. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the wildfires in a tweet, calling the situation "incredibly serious." Despite being hundreds of miles away, smoke from the burning wildfires is impacting the Delaware Valley. A wildfire burning in Nova Scotia has led to code orange air quality alerts in several New Jersey and Pennsylvania counties.In Chester County, the West Chester Fire Department is warning about hazy smoke and a burning odor in the air. Officials say there is no immediate threat to the area, but code orange air quality alerts have been issued for several counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Sensitive groups like children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions should limit time outside due to the smoke particles in the air. The smoke from the fire will also cause hazy skies and a vibrant-colored sunrise and sunset, according to FOX 29's Sue Serio. FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Wednesday morning weather forecast.

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New Jersey beach town sets measures aimed to 'stop gatherings of drunken teens'

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - A New Jersey shore town is aiming to crackdown on groups of "drunken teens" following a Memorial Day weekend during which local police responded to nearly 1,000 incidents.All beaches in Ocean City will now close at 8 p.m. and backpacks will not be permitted on the beaches or boardwalks starting at 8 p.m.

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1 dead, 6 injured in fiery crash on Mercer County highway circle: police

MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - One car burst into flames in a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one person, and left six others injured Tuesday morning.Police say a 2011 Honda Accord was trying to cross all lanes of U.S. Route 1 in West Windsor when it collided with a 2023 Kia Sorrento around 4 a.m.The Honda hit a traffic light, street sign and several trees before catching fire in a nearby AT&T parking lot with five people inside.Two people were trapped inside the burning car as crews worked to extinguish the raging fire, eventually freeing all the occupants.MORE HEADLINES:Three of the passengers, as well as the driver, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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Firearms stolen from Pennsylvania gun store recovered after police chase ends in crash on NJ highway: sources

TRENTON, N.J. - A police pursuit that ended in a crash on a New Jersey highway led to the discovery of firearms stolen from a Pennsylvania gun store, sources say.FOX 29 was on scene at Rt. 29 in Trenton near the Calhoun Street Bridge, where Trenton and Middletown Township Police were investigating and collecting evidence. Police say officers were chasing the car before it crashed on the New Jersey highway. Evidence collected from the vehicle's trunk included multiple firearms, both assault rifles and handguns, with tags from a gun store. Sources tell FOX 29's Steve Keeley, that the chase began in Pennsylvania at a gun store in Bucks County. Five people were captured on surveillance video using a Kia, reported stolen out of Philadelphia, to access the second story of the LugerMan gun store in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, sources say. While inside, the suspects broke glass cases and stole the firearms, per police sources. As officers from the Middletown Township Police Department arrived on scene, they chased the Kia and used stop sticks to disable the vehicle. Law enforcement sources say the vehicle made it over the Calhoun Street Bridge, where Trenton Police got involved, capturing three of the five suspects. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESEugene Golubtsov, the owner of the LugerMan store, spoke with FOX 29 and detailed the events he saw on his store's surveillance video.

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A Jersey Shore town is shutting down a large part of its beach this summer

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. - Summer in the Delaware Valley means endless days at the Jersey Shore, from Cape May to Atlantic City, beaches are packed with families and friends.However, some beachgoers will have to find a new place to soak up the sun this year!Brigantine is closing a portion of its beach from mid-July, until sometime this fall, so crews can lay down new sand in an effort to help beach erosion.RELATED COVERAGE: North Wildwood officials watch in frustration as beaches wash away, while waiting for state responseThe beach will be off-limits to locals and visitors for more than 30 blocks, from 14th Street, all the way down to 48th Street.City leaders say they know it's an inconvenience during the summer months, but they are aiming to finish the project before peak hurricane season.

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Rifles, handguns discovered in stolen car that crashed on Trenton highway after police chase

TRENTON, N.J. - A police pursuit that ended in a crash on a New Jersey highway led to the discovery of guns, officials say. FOX 29 was on scene at Rt. 29 in Trenton near the Calhoun Street Bridge, where Trenton and Middletown Police were investigating and collecting evidence. Evidence collected included multiple guns, both assault rifles and guns, with tags from a gun store found in the vehicle's trunk. Authorities say officers were in pursuit of the car before it crashed in the area. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to investigators, the crash may be connected to the robbery of a gun store in Bucks County. At the LugerMan gun store in Langhorne, a police officer was observed collecting evidence on Tuesday morning. FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that a ladder and a broken second-floor window were seen at the store. Police have not confirmed if the incidents are connected. This is a developing story.

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Box Turtle Fire: Crews working to contain wildfire burning in Gloucester County

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Crews in Gloucester County are working to contain a wildfire burning throughout Gloucester County. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the fire is burning in Franklin and Monroe Townships in Gloucester County. The wildfire, named the Box Turtle Fire, is 100 acres in size and has been 0% contained, officials say. Authorities say so far 1 structure was threatened, but there have not been any evacuations or road closures. This is a developing story.

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Fallen servicemembers honored during Memorial Day ceremony at historic Camden County cemetery

PHILADELPHIA - Gold star families gathered on for a special Memorial Day ceremony at a New Jersey cemetery founded by one of the state's most influential civil rights activists. Jacqueline Dixon was among the families that accepted flowers during the Monday ceremony. Her son, Anthony, was 20-years-old when he was killed while serving in Iraq."I'll still be grieving, but it gets better as the years go on and as people continue to honor him," said Jacqueline, who credits her faith in God for helping her find comfort. The Dempsey Butler Cemetery, where the Memorial Day ceremony was held, has been the final resting place for military veterans dating back to the Civil War.MORE MEMORIAL DAY HEADLINES"Butler Cemetery is one of Camden's most important African-American sites established in the 1900s by Dempsey Daniel Butler," Chaplain Lt.

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Police: 15-year-old dead, others hospitalized after being pulled from ocean off unguarded NJ beach

HIGHLANDS, N.J. - A 15-year-old boy died and several other victims were taken to hospitals after six people were pulled from the ocean at an unguarded New Jersey beach over the weekend, authorities said.Officials said it happened at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Hook in the Gateway National Recreation Area.

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Man who tried to abduct boy, 7, from Wawa wanted in South Jersey: state police

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.J. - New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man they say tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy in broad daylight Sunday.The boy was in a Wawa bathroom on Highway 47 in Cumberland County around noon when police say the suspect offered him candy to leave with him.After the boy said no, the man grabbed him by the arm and tried to abduct him, according to authorities. Luckily, the boy was able to escape, and return to his family.Police say the suspect fled before the boy's family could locate him.MORE HEADLINES:He is described as being an older male with gray combed back hair.

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Officials: Driver charged for hitting 11-year-old on bike, trying to run away in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - An 11-year-old boy had to be airlifted to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle, whose driver is now being charged for trying to flee the scene.Giancarlos Fernandez, 19, is accused of hitting the boy on his bike near Barnegat Avenue and Freemont Avenue in Seaside Heights Friday evening.The 11-year-old was thrown to the pavement after "becoming embedded in the vehicle's windshield."MORE HEADLINES:He was airlifted to a local hospital for serious injuries, but is said to be in stable condition.Police say the driver tried to flee on foot following the crash, but was apprehended by officers a few blocks away.

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Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

The American tourist was snorkeling when she was bitten by a shark in Turks and Caicos, a report says. (Getty Images) An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.The 22-year-old female from Connecticut and a friend were snorkeling in the waters off Providenciales island Wednesday when they were attacked, The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said in a statement posted to Instagram, that later appeared removed on Friday.The statement added that a resort employee on the island "indicated that the female victim had her leg bitten off by a shark."The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and an ambulance responded to the scene. PENNSYLVANIA TEENAGER SURFING IN NEW JERSEY SUFFERS INJURIES FROM POSSIBLE SHARK ATTACK: REPORTSThe Turks and Caicos islands are a popular Caribbean vacation destination.

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Officer charged with manslaughter in shooting of New Jersey man who called 911

MANTUA, N.J. - A police officer who fatally shot a homeowner who had called 911 to report intruders outside his southern New Jersey home has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.The count against Mantua Township Police Officer Salvatore Oldrati was handed up Tuesday by a state grand jury and was made public Wednesday night. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.The charge stems from the Sept. 14, 2021, death of Charles Sharp III, 49, who called 911 around 1:30 a.m.

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Wildwood bans alcohol on beach, boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

WILDWOOD, N.J. - One of New Jersey's most popular shore towns has banned alcohol on the beach and boardwalk just days before the unofficial start of summer. Leaders in Wildwood unanimously passed an ordinance that immediately bans the possession of alcohol on the beach and boardwalk.This new ordinance not only prohibits the drinking and/or open display of alcohol, but also says the mere existence of any kind of alcohol is prohibited," Wildwood Mayor Pete Bryron said. Designated restaurants or permitted events on the beach and boardwalk are the only exceptions to the new rules, according to a press released shared by the city Thursday. The ordinance that passed in Wildwood mirrors edicts currently in other shore towns that aim to crack down on possession and consumption on the beach and boardwalk.Commissioner of Public Safety Steve Mikulski said drinking in the sun on vacation "often leads to excess and unruly behavior, not to mention health risks." "This is a matter of public safety," Commissioner Mikulski said.

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Local high school student founds school's first club focused on mental health awareness

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. - A student-run club is raising awareness on mental health to support fellow peers and faculty at a local high school.Allie Hathaway is the founder of the Mindset Matchup club at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown."It was never really talked about until now and I just feel like breaking the stigma earlier in people’s lives is something that could make a difference later on," said Hathaway.The 18-year-old senior plays lacrosse and wanted to create a safe space for students to open up and support one another.A New Jersey high school opened a wellness center to help students navigate mental and emotional struggles felt by teens in their formative years."Being a student athlete is just so tough sometimes, but that’s why I started it so that we all have a place where we can all go together," said Hathaway.Hathaway collected over 100 student signatures to launch the first ever club at her high school focused on mental health. In its first year, there were nearly 100 active students who participated."It really is kind of a perfect storm of things that created this mental health crisis in America," said Dr.

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Tastykake product recalled over undeclared ingredient

Butterscotch krimpet, cream filled buttercream iced chocolate cupcake, and peanut butter kandy kake in the studio.Tastykake celebrates 100 years for Life.

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Student, staff safety tops Philadelphia superintendent's 5-year plan

PHILADELPHIA - The Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia says he is ready to launch his 5-year strategic plan and believes safety for students and staff is his top priority.In an interview with FOX 29's Jeff Cole, Watlington, who arrived in the city nearly one year ago, said "we must win this war on gun violence in our city, and it’s a shared responsibility between the school district, the city, police department and parents."Watlington will present his Strategic Plan to the School Board Thursday. It was drawn up after months of meetings around the city, with the help of a consulting firm that was paid $450,000.The board will find that improving student achievement places third in the Superintendent’s list of priorities. Watlington believes schools need to be safe havens for students and staff to make the most of their educational opportunities, but the onus for safety isn't only on the school district.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"For teachers to do their jobs schools have to be safe, students and staff must be safe," Watlington, 54, said.

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Officials: NJ caregiver pleads guilty after girl, 9, hospitalized for severe malnutrition

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. - A woman will serve time behind bars for putting the lives of two young children entrusted to her care at risk.Stephanie Gregory, of Galloway, pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.The 58-year-old admitted to not properly feeding a 9-year-old girl, causing her to be hospitalized for severe malnutrition.She also admitted that another child, a 6-year-old, witnessed her striking the older child.MORE HEADLINES:Both children were in Gregory's legal care in 2020, according to officials.Gregory is now ordered to serve five years concurrent in New Jersey State Prison, as well as having no contact with the victims or their biological mother.

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