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Boat Fire Injures One in Ocean City Friday
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Boat Fire Injures One in Ocean City Friday

A boat fire near 32nd and Bay Avenue in Ocean City left one person injured and requiring airlift to a hospital Friday afternoon. The Cape May County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the blaze.

5/9/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Little Steven Celebrates Mezcal Launch at Hard Rock
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Little Steven Celebrates Mezcal Launch at Hard Rock

E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt brings his new Malvado Maple Mezcal to Atlantic City this Saturday for a free celebration at the Hard Rock. The Middletown native will host the event on an off day from Bruce Springsteen's current tour.

5/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
New Jersey Tourism Hits Record $51.9 Billion
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New Jersey Tourism Hits Record $51.9 Billion

Our state's tourism industry has reached an unprecedented milestone, with visitor spending hitting $51.9 billion. The record comes as New Jersey prepares to welcome the world for upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.

5/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Atlantic County Sergeant Earns Top Academic Honors
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Atlantic County Sergeant Earns Top Academic Honors

Sgt. Jason Salter of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has graduated from the prestigious New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy, earning the highest final score in his regional class and taking home the Chief Harry Wilde Academic Excellence Award.

5/7/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Coast Guard Awards $400M Contract for Cape May Facility
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Coast Guard Awards $400M Contract for Cape May Facility

The Coast Guard has awarded its largest-ever shoreside construction contract to modernize Training Center Cape May, with plans to expand recruit capacity and replace aging facilities including a fire station dating back to the 1920s.

5/7/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Air Guard Crash Recovery Drill at Aviation Museum
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Air Guard Crash Recovery Drill at Aviation Museum

The New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing will conduct a specialized training exercise at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum on May 14, giving visitors a rare chance to watch elite recovery teams in action with the museum's F-16 Fighting Falcon.

5/7/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Stockton K-9 Team Wins National Championship at Home
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Stockton K-9 Team Wins National Championship at Home

Police Chief Tracy Stuart and her golden retriever partner Freya achieved a perfect score to claim the explosives detection national title at Harrah's Atlantic City. The victory marks the second national championship for the dynamic duo.

5/7/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
New Assemblywoman Backs Casino Smoking Compromise
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New Assemblywoman Backs Casino Smoking Compromise

Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan has introduced legislation that would maintain current smoking limits in Atlantic City casinos while seeking middle ground between health advocates and industry concerns. The bill mirrors a Senate proposal described as a compromise on the contentious issue.

5/7/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Breeze Airways Connects Charleston to Atlantic City
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Breeze Airways Connects Charleston to Atlantic City

A new nonstop flight route is now available for travelers looking to head from the Lowcountry to the Jersey Shore. Breeze Airways has launched direct service between Charleston and Atlantic City, expanding travel options for our community.

5/6/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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