Tsu Surf arrest: Understanding the federal RICO case so far

Legendary battle rapper Tsu Surf remain in lockup in New Jersey as he faces a federal RICO indictment. Fox 5's Lisa Evers asked a lawyer who has had experience with federal cases to dive into the indictment and explain what the case is about.

Bears take a snooze in tree in New Jersey neighborhood

Residents in Rockaway, New JErsey spotted a group of black bears taking a relaxing afternoon nap in a tree.

Fire sweeps through 4 homes in NJ

An early-morning fire swept through four houses in Essex County, New Jersey, on Wednesday, displacing a dozen people.

NJ town council candidate rails against LGBTQ community

A candidate running for public office in Hudson County is under fire for comments he made about the LGTBQ community.

Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities

A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.

Rescue dog who escaped from airport has been found

A rescue dog that escaped her travel crate and got lost shortly after arriving at Newark Liberty Airport has been found.

Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey

A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.

Rapper Tsu Surf indicted on racketeering charge

A Newark grand jury has indicted battle rapper Tsu Surf, whose real name is Rahjon Cox, as part of a racketeering case. He is one of ten people named in the indictment.

NJ introduces some of U.S.'s strictest gun carry laws

Lawmakers say the bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court decision overturning New York's concealed carry law.

Rapper Tsu Surf arrested on federal charge in NJ

Federal authorities on Thursday arrested rapper Tsu Surf on a federal RICO charge in connection with a DEA case, FOX 5 News has learned.

New York weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain Thursday into Friday

A cold front is bringing thunderstorms, potentially heavy rainfall, and gusty winds to parts of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut on Thursday into Friday. Be prepared for the possibility of flash flooding and downed branches.

NJ towns declare water emergency after main break

A major water main break in Nutley caused Montclair and Glen Ridge to prohibit non-essential uses of water until the problem is fixed.

NJ bike ride raises money for Alzheimer's Association

A 10-mile bike ride in New Jersey helps raise money to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Biden visits NY and NJ

President Biden is making several stops in the New York City region, including some fundraising events.

How death doulas help people and families with the dying process

Just as a birth doula helps bring a new life into the world, a death doula helps patients and families as they prepare for the end.

Teen basketball star shot and killed in New Jersey

Letrell Duncan, a highly-touted basketball player from New Jersey, was shot and killed just blocks from his high school in East Orange, New Jersey this week.

DEA finds candy-like fentanyl pills in LEGO box in NYC

Federal authorities say they have arrested a woman concealing colorful fentanyl pills in a LEGO box in order to hide them for distribution.

Amber Alert canceled for Maine boy and girl

State police in Maine have issued an Amber Alert for a boy and a girl who were allegedly kidnapped by their mother in Maine and may be somewhere in Newark, New Jersey.