List of Democrats running for governor in NJ

Six Democrats are competing to replace term-limited Governor Phil Murphy. Here’s a look at who they are.

List of Republicans running for governor in NJ

Four Republicans will face off in a debate Tuesday as they compete to succeed term-limited Governor Phil Murphy. Here’s a look at the Republicans running for governor.

NJ sex offender back in custody after escaping health department van

An inmate who escaped from a health department van while being transported to a Newark hospital last week has now been arrested, the New Jersey State Police said.

Man struck, killed by hit-and-run driver while cleaning snow off car in NJ

A man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run while he was cleaning snow off his car in New Jersey on Monday, according to the Paterson Police Department.

New Jersey Governor in 2025: Here's who's running

New Jersey's gubernatorial primary election is in June, and both parties have a slew of candidates hoping to win their party's nomination. Here's who is running:

Family mourns 9-year-old boy killed in Newark shooting

Police are continuing to hunt for the suspect who shot and killed 9-year-old Yasin Morrison in Newark on Friday evening.

8-year-old boy shot, killed in Newark, NJ
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FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino reported from Newark, New Jersey, where an eight year-old boy was shot and killed.

Jersey City stabbing: 2 kids, 1 adult dead in domestic violence incident

Three people were fatally stabbed, including two children, inside an apartment building in Jersey City in what Mayor Steven Fulop called a "terrible triple homicide" that was "related to domestic violence."

Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'

President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."

Trump's update on NJ drones: 'Not the enemy'
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared an update from President Donald Trump on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey.

Earthquake near Paramus, NJ: Did you feel it?

The USGS says the earthquake happened around 1:02 p.m in Bergen County between Paramus and River Edge.

ICE raid at Newark, NJ fish market was not part of mass deportation plan: Sources

A source with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tells FOX 5 that Thursday's raid at a fish market in Newark was a routine operation the result of a tip, and not part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans.

NJ Transit strike looms as engineer's union demands pay increase

NJ Transit engineers are demanding a 14% pay increase, citing disparities with other systems like the LIRR and Metro-North, while NJ Transit countered with a 4% offer.

Trump promises 'day one' report on mysterious NJ drones

According to previous President Donald Trump statements, a report could be coming as soon as today.

NJ Gov. Murphy delivers 2025 State of the State address

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final 2025 State of the State Address from Trenton on Tuesday afternoon.

NJ lawmaker pushes back against ‘reverse congestion pricing’: 'I want people to come to Jersey'

"No, I want people to come to Jersey. Right, so, I don't want to hit any hard-working families with more taxes. I want lower taxes, lower costs for people. We got to make life more affordable for people."

Montclair Schools staffer arrested for alleged threatening to kill principal

Amir Doctry, a Northeast Elementary School staff member, was charged with making terroristic threats, prompting Montclair School District to cancel classes on Monday.