05/03/2026

Federal Funding Delays Put Rehoboth Beach Erosion Projects on Hold Until 2027

Nearly $20 million in beach replenishment work for Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach has stalled due to federal budget cuts, pushing projects originally scheduled for fall 2025 to at least fall 2027. The delays heighten coastal flooding risks as Delaware's beaches continue to lose sand to ocean waves and storm damage.

May 3

Dover Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Armed Robbery Spree

Dover police arrested a 28-year-old man connected to five brazen armed robberies terrorizing the city's downtown core over the past week. Authorities recovered stolen goods and a firearm, delivering relief to rattled merchants and residents. The takedown caps a flurry of violent holdups shaking Delaware's capital.

May 3

Six arrested after wild multi-state chase tied to Wilmington carjacking

May 3