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The Cape May County Park and Zoo has introduced its newest resident, a five-year-old Eurasian lynx named Leonardo DiCatprio. Leonardo, who was originally rescued after being kept as an illegal pet on Long Island, joined the zoo’s small animals section following the closure of his previous sanctuary. Visitors can now see the lynx daily during… The post Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Rescued Eurasian Lynx appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood officials are moving forward with a plan to close the city’s boardwalk to the public daily between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to address concerns over late-night crowds and loitering. The ordinance, which passed its first reading last week, aims to maintain order and public safety following several high-profile incidents involving large gatherings in… The post Wildwood Proposes Overnight Boardwalk Closure to Enhance Public Safety appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old woman on charges of vehicular homicide and assault by automobile following a fatal collision last September. Authorities allege Taniya Deal was driving under the influence of narcotics when she crossed the center line on Tilton Road, striking a pickup truck and killing her passenger, 31-year-old Shayniyah… The post New Jersey Woman Indicted in Fatal DUI Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges stemming from the August 2024 shooting of two women near the Atlantic City boardwalk. Gregg Page, 35, admitted to aggravated manslaughter and attempted murder after authorities found one victim dead at the scene and another with life-altering head injuries. Two co-defendants also pleaded guilty to hindering… The post Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to 2024 Atlantic City Shootings appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning at the Excelcare nursing home on Delilah Road. A female employee was killed in what officials describe as an isolated incident, though residents remained safe and were not in direct danger during the lockdown. Police and federal investigators cleared the scene by late morning, and… The post Fatal Shooting Reported at Egg Harbor Township Nursing Home appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock has confirmed that Matt Kane, a local native and ironworker, was among those killed during Wednesday’s structural collapse at a Philadelphia parking garage. The incident occurred at a construction site for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where a roof failure triggered a cascading collapse across seven levels. Recovery efforts continue… The post Cape May Native Identified in Philadelphia Parking Garage Collapse appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City officials announced plans to create more than 60 temporary parking spaces at the site of the former police headquarters on Central Avenue for the 2026 summer season. The 100-year-old building is scheduled for demolition before Memorial Day, providing interim relief for downtown visitors until construction on a new public safety facility begins this… The post Ocean City to Add Temporary Parking at Former Police Station Site appeared first on Coast News Today.

A bright meteor was visible across several eastern states Tuesday afternoon, drawing hundreds of eyewitness reports from New York to Virginia. NASA confirmed the fireball traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating roughly 27 miles above Galloway, New Jersey. While many residents reported a silent streak of light, others across the region described hearing a loud… The post Daytime Fireball Streaks Across Eastern United States appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a Hammonton police sergeant for allegedly stealing and tampering with narcotics from the department’s evidence room. Robert Zbikowski faces multiple charges, including official misconduct and theft, after an investigation found methamphetamine and oxycodone missing or compromised over a four-month period. The 47-year-old was suspended from the force following… The post Hammonton Police Sergeant Indicted for Evidence Theft appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey man with a history of federal human trafficking convictions has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and drug charges following a 2024 shooting outside an Atlantic City bar. 35-year-old Rockwell Pohlig admitted to shooting a man during an argument at the Chelsea Inn and later attempting to smuggle synthetic drugs into the county… The post West Deptford Man Pleads Guilty to Atlantic City Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.