Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) released on Monday a plan meant to help the federal government “locate and track” drones seen frequently across her district and neighboring areas for months. Sherrill, a retired Navy helicopter commander,

Bright lights floating or flying in the night sky above New Jersey have captivated residents for nearly a month. Now the sightings — some of which are of drones, federal officials said — have spread throughout the region.