Lacey Township Teen Among Three Killed In Crash

Police say a Lacey Township boy was among three people killed last weekend in a crash in Lakewood that split both vehicles in two. The vicitms are identified as Jayla Ortiz, 23, of Lakewood; Ceasia Jefferson, 24, of Neptune Township; and a 17 year-old boy from the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey. About 2:20 a.m. … Read more

Pleasantiville Man Death

Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Pleasantville on Monday morning. The man’s name hasn’t been released yet. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed.According to the Press of Atlantic City the shooting happened in the are of Pleasant Avenue … Read more

Cape May Tourism

Cape May County’s toursim Director is pleased theoccupancy tax collection reached over 10% each month during the first two quarters of this year compared to 2022, according to state figures. County officials on Friday said revenue from that tax showed an over 70% from January through March of this year compared the same point last … Read more

Brigantine Rentals

According to the Press of Atlantic City as a way to better regulate short-term rentals in Brigantine, the city is preparing to spend more than $560,000 on increased staffing and enforcement tools. The plan is part of an overhaul of how the city deals with the rental properties. The program will be paid for through … Read more

Authorities ID Pleasantville Shooting Victim

On Monday, October 9, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a male identified as Mamadou Toure, 45, from Pleasantville was shot and killed in the vicinity of West Pleasant Avenue and Main Street in Pleasantville. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit and the Pleasantville Police Department are cooperatively investigating this incident. Anyone with information … Read more

Authorities Seek Info On Man Found Shot To Death In Pleasantville

On Monday, October 9, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., an unidentified male was shot and killed in the vicinity of West Pleasant Avenue and Main Street in Pleasantville. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit and the Pleasantville Police Department are cooperatively investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this incident or other serious … Read more

Brigantine Dedicating Dollars For SRT Issues

Brigantine is dedicating more than $560,000 on increased staffing and enforcement tools to handle short term rental issues. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the plan is part of an overhaul of how the city deals with the rental properties. The program will be paid for through additional taxes on rental units, according to … Read more

Cape May County Occupancy Tax Collections Up

Cape May County’s occupancy tax collection was up more than 10% each month during the first two quarters of this year compared to 2022. The Press of Atlantic City reports county officials said revenue from the tax was up 70% in the first quarter of 2023 over the same period in 2022. The first quarter … Read more