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Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned
Paco Moore, 28, was about to be a father for a second time when he was fatally shot in Keansburg on Monday, July 20.
Moore is survived by his fiancée Julia Emerson, their 16-month old daughter, with a second child on the way. At 8:56 p.m., Keansburg police responded to the 40 block of Carr Avenue and discovered Moore suffering from a gunshot wound, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. Local Smoke BBQ, where Moore worked, paid tribute to him.
"Paco was a shining light to everyone who had …
‘A Hole That Can Never Be Filled’: Fundraiser Launched For Wife, Two Kids Of NJ Fisherman
Following the sudden death of a New Jersey fisherman off the coast of Long Island, the community has rallied behind his wife and two children.
Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, died Tuesday, July 21 about 10 miles off the coast of Montauk as part of a fishing expedition, according to authorities.
“Sean was so much more than an incredible fisherman — he was a devoted husband to Krystal and a loving father to Connor and Scarlett,” Smida’s friend, Ray Kerico, wrote in a GoFundMe. “His family was his world, and every moment he spent was dedicated to their happiness and well-being.”
Investigators …
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To More States As Hospitalizations Climb
A sprawling foodborne illness investigation has taken another troubling turn as the case count continues to climb.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine.
At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded.
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The CDC said the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true number of illnesses is likely hig…
Your NJ Grocery Bill Just Got A New Layer Of Protection
That grocery price isn't supposed to depend on who you are.
Under a new law signed Thursday, July 23, by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey shoppers can no longer be charged different prices for the same groceries and other necessities based on their personal data
Known as surveillance pricing, the practice uses artificial intelligence and consumer data, including online activity, location, and purchase history, to charge different shoppers different prices for the exact same products based on what an algorithm predicts they're willing or able to pay, often without their knowledge, accord…
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note
A message at the center of one of the nation’s most closely watched missing-person cases is now being heard in its chilling entirety.
Crime journalist Briana Whitney revealed the contents of the first ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case during a special “Crime Junkie” podcast episode released Wednesday, July 22.
Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The note began:
“Hello, Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, s…
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map.
Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences.
The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure.
Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police
A 38-year-old New Jersey fisherman died suddenly while on board a vessel off the coast of Long Island on Tuesday, July 21, police said.
Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, fell unconscious just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when the ship was about 130 nautical miles east of Montauk Point, the East Hampton Police Department said.
The ship, a private fishing vessel, immediately headed for the U.S. Coast Guard station in Montauk and arrived around 1:30 p.m., authorities said. People on board attempted to revive Smida during the journey, cops said.
“Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears Mr. S…
