New Smyrna Beach Mayor Russ Owen said he’d support a smoking ban, for a trial run, at least. “Like most things, the threat of penalty brings pretty broad compliance. If we reduced it by 80% ...

Earlier this year, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a ban on smoking on beaches, a move that left the onus on shore towns to figure out enforcement. How each shore town is handling N.J.'s new ...

Here’s a roundup of summer reads for kids and adults to accompany your beach trips, holiday getaways and culinary adventures. by Grace Lane June 19, 2025 9:12 pm June 19, 2025 11:50 pm.