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Bereaved Family Mourns 23-Year-Old Swept Away By NJ Rip Current
A Forked River man who died after being caught in a rip current off Long Beach Island is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and generous spirit.
David Maldonado-Ocelotl, 28, was swimming with friends off East 21st Street in Ship Bottom when four people were caught in a rip current at approximately 2:28 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to the Ship Bottom Police Department. He was found in the water, unconscious and not breathing, and pronounced dead at the hospital.
A GoFundMe organized by Ruby Ramirez for the Ocelotl family had raised nearly $17,000 as of Tuesday, June 9.
"David…
Strong Storm Rounds Will Follow Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing
A quiet start to the week will not hold for long.
The National Weather Service says Tuesday, June 9, will be mostly dry across much of the Northeast, with seasonable temperatures before a more unsettled pattern arrives at midweek.
The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service.
AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air wi…
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving
A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus.
The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023.
The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon.
A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather.
EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset.
The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
NJ Boy, 15, Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation
A Sussex County teenager who went on to save five lives through organ donation is being remembered for his kindness, intelligence and infectious smile.
Gavin Joseph White, of Vernon, died Tuesday, June 2, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, according to his obituary published by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home. The cause of death was not made public.
Gavin attended Sussex County Technical School in Sparta, where he was enrolled in the school's Cinema program, according to his obituary. He also participated in cross country and enjoyed filmmaking, movies and learning about the w…
