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Lower Township officials are moving forward with plans to introduce paid parking in the Diamond Beach section of Five Mile Island just in time for the 2026 summer season. The new policy, which utilizes the ParkMobile app for approximately 160 spots, aims to manage heavy summer congestion and generate an estimated $175,000 in annual revenue.… The post Lower Township to Implement Paid Parking in Diamond Beach Despite Local Pushback appeared first on Coast News Today.

Yeoman Second Class Cody Dmochowski has been named the 2026 USO Coast Guardsman of the Year following his off-duty rescue of a motorcyclist in Jackson Township. After witnessing a head-on collision in July 2025, the Brick Township native utilized his military training to provide critical first aid and stabilize the victim until emergency responders arrived.… The post N.J. Coast Guardsman Named Service Member of the Year for Life-Saving Heroism appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night on the 2200 block of Hamilton Avenue. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m., where they discovered a victim inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made at… The post Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting in Atlantic City Apartment appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to close the city’s boardwalk from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. year-round, effective May 13. Officials describe the measure as a proactive tool to prevent late-night loitering and unruly behavior, though the closure will not apply to sections located in neighboring North Wildwood or Wildwood Crest. While… The post Wildwood Approves Overnight Boardwalk Closure to Improve Public Safety appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Trump administration is in advanced negotiations to provide a $500 million loan to Spirit Airlines, a move local officials say is critical for maintaining reliable air service at Atlantic City International Airport. The federal rescue package aims to prevent the liquidation of South Jersey’s longest-tenured carrier, which has struggled with soaring fuel costs and… The post Atlantic City’s Primary Carrier Spirit Airlines Nears Federal Bailout appeared first on Coast News Today.