Ocean County News

A local Facebook rumor claims Dunkin' Donuts could be replacing the long vacant McDonald's in Ortley Beach, NJ. The building has sat empty since 2020. Here's what locals are saying, and what we'd love to see open there instead

Mister Softee just launched a wild new challenge in Ocean County, NJ: eat a 5-pound chocolate vanilla twist cone in 5 minutes to win free ice cream, a T-shirt, and bragging rights. Think you can finish it

Toms River's youngest athletes are in Greenville, North Carolina this week, and they are making some serious noise at the Little League Softball World Series.

Beachwood, NJ just got a new coffee spot worth the hype. Due Back Coffee's second location is now open with a retro 1960s vibe, killer cold brew, and pastries that might make you skip the coffee altogether

Looking for the best mini golf at the Jersey Shore in 2026? A local who's played them all shares his top 5 picks, from classic courses to underrated hidden gems

Toms River's girls showed up ready in Greenville — but Japan's pitching had other plans. Tuesday's game against Connecticut is now a must-win.

Dave Portnoy put Jersey pizza on the map, but this NJ local might be doing it better. Meet @joshsfoodnstuff, the food influencer showing off the real Jersey food scene.

After wincing my way across rocky Boston sand and dealing with harbor water instead of ocean, I'll never complain about paying for a NJ beach badge again

Confusing 'no parking' signs suddenly appeared along Route 35 in Ortley Beach, NJ, sparking outrage among beachgoers and business owners. Turns out it was a mix-up, NJDOT says, and the signs are already being removed

USA Today just released its 2026 list of the best bars in America, and three Jersey Shore area favorites made the cut. See which NJ bars took the top spots, including a Belmar legend that ranked #1 in the state