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As New Jersey's drought drags on, residents are being told to stop doing these things to help conserve water. Learn how the state is trying to avoid mandatory water restrictions and what it means for you. Eric Scott explains on this morning's First News.

New Jersey officials are likely to move from a drought watch to a drought warning as the state experiences prolonged drought conditions.

Discover the details about the latest problem with ANCHOR rebate checks in New Jersey. Some residents are being told to return the checks to the state. Eric Scott explains on New Jersey's First News.

A young firefighter battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire on the New Jersey/New York border was killed over the weekend. The massive fire is burning out of control. Eric Scott has the latest on this morning's First News.

Prosecutors say Detective Sgt, Monica Mosley was executed by the men who broke into her Bridgeton, NJ, home. Learn the horrifying new details revealed by investigators. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.

Fire crews are struggling to contain a wildfire in Jackson, NJ, that threatens dozens of homes. Hundreds of fires are burning across New Jersey as severely dry conditions persist. Eric Scott has the latest on this morning's First News.

Donald Trump will win the popular vote for president by millions of votes. He did not win New Jersey, but the Garden state added nearly two million votes to his victory margin. Eric Scott has the latest on New Jersey's First News.

A 10 year old boy was rushed to the hospital in New Jersey after being attacked by the family dogs. A police officer was injured in the terrifying ordeal. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.

Wildfires continue to burn across New Jersey. We need rain to snuff them out, but the forecast looks grim. Eric Scott has the latest on this morning's First News.

Police say Alicia Campbell of Mays Landing, NJ, lied about her child having cancer. They say she did it to try and delay her own criminal case. Eric Scott explains on this morning's First News.