Sophia Martinez
Political Correspondent
Sophia Martinez brings a wealth of knowledge in politics, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Princeton University and a Master’s in Journalism from New York University. Sophia’s deep understanding of political dynamics makes her a leading voice in New Jersey politics. She joined DailyNewsEn in 2016 and provides insightful coverage of local elections, legislation, and state politics.
Severe Weather: Oklahoma PD Cruiser Struck by Lightning – Video
Another day, another crazy weather incident in Newcastle, Oklahoma. So, get this, a lightning strike actually hit a police cruiser in the parking lot...
Bloodhound Rescues Missing 5-Year-Old Girl in Maine Swamp
In Palermo, Maine, a 10-month-old bloodhound named Millie, with an "incredible nose," helped troopers find a missing 5-year-old girl. It was on May 16...
Broomfield Tree Bee Swarm Removal: What You Need to Know
So, like, this week in Broomfield, the animal control team got called out to deal with this massive bee swarm in a tree, which...
NYPD Detective ‘Italian Sherlock Holmes’ to Receive Gravestone a Century Later
Detective Joseph Pucciano, also known as the “Italian Sherlock Holmes,” will finally have a gravesite marker placed at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery after almost a...
Investigation Underway: Murphy Canyon Plane Crash Clues
The investigation into why a Cessna 550 crashed into a Murphy Canyon neighborhood, apparently killing six people aboard the plane, continued on Friday. Thanks...
Exploring Park City’s Mining History with a Museum Research Coordinator
Dig this, folks! Dalton Gackle, the Park City Museum’s research, digital services, and social media coordinator, is set to spill the tea on "Life...
Calgary Police Commission’s Silence on Former Chief’s Severance Pay | CBC News
The Calgary Police Commission has been keeping mum about whether former police chief Mark Neufeld got a golden handshake after he called it quits...
Body of missing person discovered near Frisco, Texas
Summit County rescue crews had a busy day on Tuesday as they successfully recovered the body of a missing person in a remote "technical...
Man Pleads Guilty for Causing Bucktail Fire in Montrose County
A Colorado man, Brent Garber, 64, decided to take a deal and pleaded guilty on Wednesday for causing a wildfire in Montrose County last...
Identifying More Victims: Denver Sex Assault Suspect Targeted by Police
Denver police are on the lookout for more potential victims after nabbing a 36-year-old man suspected of sexual assault, kidnapping, and menacing. The arrest...
Decade of Cyber Defense Excellence: NJCCIC Success Story
Alright, so on May 21, 2025, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) was all about celebrating the 10-year anniversary of...
Trump Awards Medal of Sacrifice to Florida Deputies Killed in Crash
President Donald Trump, alongside his son Eric Trump and U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, unveiled the newly created "Medal of Sacrifice" during a ceremony in...
Top Customer Satisfaction Ranking for NJ American Water
New Jersey American Water was awarded the prestigious J.D. Power award for being the top utility in customer satisfaction in the Northeast for two...
Boosting Recruitment with $100M in Public Safety Grants: Washington Governor’s Approval
Alrighty, so the story goes something like this. Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington was all about getting $100 million in the budget to hire...
Grid Modernization Rules Approved by NJBPU: What You Need to Know
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) had a meeting on May 21, 2025, where they gave the thumbs up to some changes in...
Cassie’s Mother Pays $20,000 to Diddy to Prevent Release of Sex Tapes
Alright, let's dive into this wild story about Sean "Diddy" Combs and his heated relationship with Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. So, Cassie's mom, Regina Ventura,...
NJEDA’s NOL Program: $28.1B Economic Impact
Alright, buckle up folks because we're diving into the latest scoop on economic development in New Jersey. So, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority...
Kansas Reverses Decision Not to Parole Man Who Killed Trooper in 1978
A Kansas man convicted of killing a state trooper in 1978 will not be granted parole after the Kansas Prisoner Review Board reversed its...
Suasion President Receives Stockton’s Kesselman Award
Dr. Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt, the big boss at Suasion Communications Group, snagged the 2025 Harvey Kesselman Alumni Impact Award from Stockton University on May 20....
Perceptions of Discrimination Among Americans: A Comprehensive Analysis
Alright, so like, Pew Research Center went ahead and did this study to figure out how Americans see discrimination against different groups in the...
Hudson Tunnel Project Achieves Major Progress
A big ol' shoutout to the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for announcing at their Board meeting that the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing – Section...
Fatal USPS Truck Crash Claims One Life
Early Tuesday morning, a tragic accident occurred on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 15 near State Route 76 in Bonsall. A car collided with...
Moody’s Upgrades NJCU, Signaling Positive Impact
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has recently received a positive financial outlook from Moody's Ratings, marking a significant milestone for the institution. This upgrade...
Alabama Law Grants Enhanced Immunity for Police Officers
Tired cops in Alabama can now breathe a sigh of relief as the state just passed a new law expanding immunity for police officers...
Affordable Beach Trips on East Coast: The Wildwoods in Top 5
The Wildwoods are getting some major recognition in 2025, being named one of the 5 Most Affordable Beach Trips on the East Coast by...
Fiscal Year 2025 DOJ COPS Grants for Heroin, Opioid, and Meth Crime Prevention
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is currently accepting applications for over $51 million in grants to...
NJ TRANSIT Resolves Strike with Engineers: Agreement Reached
NJ TRANSIT and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have finally come to a tentative agreement to put an end to the...
Settlement Reached in Ashli Babbitt Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Can you believe it? A portrait of Ashli Babbitt is hanging on a fence on the first anniversary of the attack on the U.S....
New Title: Tate Named 22nd President of Rutgers University
Oh hey there, so like I heard that this dude William F. Tate IV, who's like a big shot social scientist and the head...
Identifying Suspect in Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing
Fire trucks were spotted at the scene of the Palm Springs explosion, with debris strewn across the street surrounding them. The investigation into the...
Optimizing Leadership Structure at Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health recently made some big changes in their leadership team, with Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Stauder planning to retire soon. His...
Likely Dead Suspect in California Fertility Clinic Bombing: FBI
The FBI says a 25-year-old man are the primary suspect in the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday morning....
Sharpe James, Longest Serving Newark Mayor, Passes Away at 89
Today, we mourn the passing of Sharpe James, who served as the mayor of Newark for a record five terms from 1986 to 2006....
Rescued Maltese Dog from East River Finds Forever Home with NYPD Officer
So, like, Officer Jared Desalvo from the NYPD Harbor Unit went ahead and adopted this cute little dog he saved from the East River....
First Freestanding Cancer Hospital in NJ Opens in New Brunswick
New Jersey’s First Cancer Hospital Opens in New BrunswickSo, like, today was a big day in New Brunswick, guys! The first-ever freestanding cancer hospital...
Tragic Plane Crash in Field North of Broomfield Airport
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday when a plane crashed and burst into flames in a field located north of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport...
Challenges Faced by New Jersey Biotech Companies in 2021
So, like, there was this panel discussion, right? It was called “Paths to Liquidity - Strategies for Adapting to Volatile Markets.” They talked about...
Teen Sentenced to Probation for Fatal Aurora Crash: Report
A teenager, who admitted to being guilty of vehicular homicide in the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman in Aurora, was recently slapped with...
Executive Actions by Murphy to Address Electricity Price Concerns
Energy Costs in New Jersey: A Hot MessSo, here’s the deal. Governor Phil Murphy is getting all worked up about the crazy rate hikes...
New Orleans Jail Escapees Leave Taunting 3-Word Message in Photo
A pic shared by the cops shows a message scribbled above the hole in a wall from where 10 dudes escaped a New Orleans...