2 dead when car plunges into Raritan River

A vehicle was pulled from the Raritan River in East Brunswick, New Jersey early Monday morning with two people inside.

Feral cat problem in Seaside Heights

Seaside Heights has passed a controversial ordinance to take control of its feral cat problem.

Couple losses wedding venue and deposit

A New Jersey couple are without a wedding venue after their venue rental fell through.

Where is the 911 phone tax money going?

The state of New Jersey collects a fee from the wireless or landline provider that every New Jersey resident pays to their respective phone company called the "911 System and Emergency Response Fee."

Family seeks video after beach arrest

Eric Villalta and his family were at Avon by the Sea enjoying the beach and playing music.  He says they were right behind the lifeguards, who did not have an issue with the volume, but one man did have problem with the music, however, according to Eric, who says the complainant brought a side order of racism.

Orangutan escapes at Busch Gardens

Part of the Busch Gardens theme park was closed off after an orangutan escaped from its enclosure this afternoon.

WATCH: Florida woman finds gator under her car

An Oldsmar woman will probably be checking under her car every time she goes to drive it for the foreseeable future after an alligator was found hiding under it.

Polk infant dies after being run over by father

Police in Polk County say a father -- apparently accidentally -- drove over his 7-month-old daughter Thursday evening, killing her.

Unattended bag prompts evacuation at JFK terminal 5

Passengers were allowed back into Terminal 5 at JFK Airport after an unattended bag prompted an evacuation Wednesday morning. There were no reports of injuries. It is not clear why the bag was left unattended or what was inside.

Mom of young boy fatally shot by brother pleads not guilty

Authorities say the mother of a 5-year-old boy who accidentally shot and killed his 4-year-old brother has pleaded not guilty to weapons and child endangerment charges.

Brain-eating amoeba: What you need to know

You’ve been exposed to an alien invader. Unbeknownst to you, that’s made its way into your body by crawling through your nasal passages. By the time you realize you’re sick, it’s too late. The alien invader has already consumed half your brain. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but it’s actually quite real.

Trump flag stolen 11 times from New Jersey home

Police in New Jersey are trying to catch a woman caught on a surveillance camera stealing a Trump flag from a home.  The woman walked up to the front porch and ripped the flag down.  Police confirm that a similar flag has been stolen several times.  It has Trump's name and the phrase "Make America great again."

Bear walking on two-legs in New Jersey

A black bear that walks upright on its two hind legs and has become a social media darling has emerged months after its last sighting.

Vigil for slain 'Voice' singer in New Jersey hometown

Family, friends and fans gathered for a candlelight vigil in the New Jersey hometown of a singer who was shot dead as she signed autographs for fans following a Florida concert.

Special Olympics New Jersey

On June 10, 2015, Special Olympics New Jersey kicked of the 2016 Summer Games. Nearly 2,500 Special Olympics athletes from throughout New Jersey competed in aquatics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, tennis and track & field at venues in Mercer County.

First of 276 rescued dogs from hoarding case adopted

On Wednesday afternoon, Alaina Casha adopted the first dog, out of 276 rescued, from an animal hoarding couple in Howell, N.J. Alaina said the family has not decided on a name, but "Lucky" or "Second Chance" are possibilities.

NJ man not allowed to park car overnight

But the problem is that Midland Park has a borough ordinance banning all cars from being parked on any street from 2 to 6 a.m.