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Reality Star Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Reality Star Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro of Jersey Shore has publicly disclosed his battles with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder following fan concerns over his appearance in a recent viral video. The reality television personality shared his ongoing mental health journey through social media posts on Tuesday, May 5.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
High School Students Rescue Injured Hiker Using Practiced Skills

High School Students Rescue Injured Hiker Using Practiced Skills

A group of students from Presbyterian Ladies' College in Armidale transformed classroom training into real-world heroism when they rescued an injured hiker in Warrumbungle National Park. The young women carried Thomas Wendland for two hours using a makeshift stretcher they had specifically practiced constructing.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Great White Shark Detected Off Atlantic City Coast

Great White Shark Detected Off Atlantic City Coast

A tagged great white shark named Nori pinged just off the Atlantic City shoreline Tuesday night, marking what could be the first of many shark sightings as the creatures migrate north for warmer weather feeding grounds.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
SNAP Recipients Face New Work Requirements and Benefit Cuts

SNAP Recipients Face New Work Requirements and Benefit Cuts

States are beginning to enforce expanded work requirements and other changes for people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, following a 20% funding cut under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Newly at-risk groups include able-bodied recipients aged 55-64, parents of children 14-17, and veterans.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Casinos Generate $1.1B in Taxes

Atlantic City Casinos Generate $1.1B in Taxes

Our local gaming industry continues to prove its economic significance, with Atlantic City casinos contributing $1.1 billion in tax revenue. This substantial figure underscores the vital role the casino sector plays in supporting public services and infrastructure across our region.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Two Children Found Safe After Car Stolen at Wawa

Two Children Found Safe After Car Stolen at Wawa

A frightening incident at a Bridgeton Wawa ended safely early Tuesday morning when two children were recovered unharmed after being inside a stolen vehicle. Police are now searching for the suspect who fled the scene.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Brush Fire Threatens Homes in Hamilton Township

Brush Fire Threatens Homes in Hamilton Township

Firefighters battled a brush fire that grew to six acres in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, early Tuesday morning. The blaze threatened roughly a dozen homes near McCall Avenue and Jackson Road before crews contained it.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Shipping

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Shipping

Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced Wednesday that ships may now safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, ending a blockade that has disrupted global commerce since late February. The announcement follows President Trump's decision to pause U.S. military escort operations in the strategic waterway.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Weather Service Cuts Linked to Tornado Forecast Failures

Weather Service Cuts Linked to Tornado Forecast Failures

Staffing reductions at the National Weather Service have forced the elimination of early morning weather balloon launches, a decision that appears to have compromised forecasters' ability to predict severe weather. Two tornado outbreaks this spring caught meteorologists by surprise, raising urgent questions about the consequences of budget-driven operational changes.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Ramaswamy Wins GOP Primary for Ohio Governor

Ramaswamy Wins GOP Primary for Ohio Governor

Wealthy biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with Democrat Dr. Amy Acton. The race, which once favored Republicans heavily, is now considered competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in two decades.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Portland Mall Walkers Turn Exercise Into Neon Performance Art

Portland Mall Walkers Turn Exercise Into Neon Performance Art

Food Court 5000 transforms traditional mall walking into a high-energy community event at Lloyd Center, drawing participants aged 8 to 80 in retro workout gear. The weekly Sunday gathering blends fitness, fashion, and fun as walkers parade through the struggling mall in spandex and sweatbands.

5/5/2026
South Jersey Beat
Major Developments: Hormuz Strait, Indiana Elections, Abortion Pill

Major Developments: Hormuz Strait, Indiana Elections, Abortion Pill

Three significant national stories are unfolding today: the United States has initiated operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Indiana voters head to the polls in a critical test of political influence, and the Supreme Court has delayed restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone.

5/5/2026
South Jersey Beat
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