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Did you see 'Good Morning America' in Rehoboth Beach? What you missed
'Good Morning America' kicked off its “50 States in 50 Weeks” series in Delaware, highlighting Rehoboth Beach lifeguards. Ginger Zee showcased the lifeguards' rigorous training and demanding work, emphasizing their role as first responders. The...

Delaware DOT announces road closure for repairs in Kent County
Shanté A. Hastings, P.E., Secretary | Delaware Department of TransportationShanté A. Hastings, P.E., Secretary | Delaware Department of Transportation The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced a road closure on Hopkins Cemetery Road,...

Unique dialect of Delaware Bay seaside sparrow song could serve as an ‘indicator’ for climate change
Hough is interested in the sparrow’s dialect, or what he refers to as an accent. “Just like we have different accents on different words, so do they. And so, just like we say ‘wooder’ in Philly, they sound the same here,” he said. “They learn song...

Surf-fishing reservation requirement eliminated for most drive-on beaches
DNREC on July 7 announced changes to the 2025 surf-fishing reservation system, eliminating the need for reservations to fish at seven of the 12 drive-on multi-use beaches on weekends and holidays. Beginning Saturday, July 12, drive-on surf-fishing...

NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Monday
Advisories MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. At the Shore Current conditions and forecast as of Mon morning Rip Current Risk Moderate Waves 1 - 2 feet Winds From the South 8 - 14 mph (Gust...

Police arrest Orange resident after Huntington Beach man fatally struck by car
A 21-year-old man from Orange was arrested Sunday morning after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Huntington Beach. The incident happened at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Delaware Street. Police...

Delaware starts recreational weed sales Aug. 1. What buyers should know.
Starting Aug. 1, adults 21 and older will be able to legally purchase recreational marijuana in Delaware for the first time. It’s been more than two years since the state passed legalization in April 2023. Now, the long-awaited rollout of...

DNREC cuts surf-fishing reservations for most beaches
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced changes to the surf-fishing reservation system, eliminating the need for reservations at several drive-on beaches on weekends and holidays. Beginning Saturday,...

Del. police seek man who shot mortar-style fireworks at bystanders on Bethany Beach
Law enforcement officials in Delaware are seeking help from the public after, they claim, a man fired mortar-style fireworks into crowds of bystanders at Bethany Beach repeatedly on July 2, 2025. The Bethany Beach Police Department posted...

Off-duty lifeguards save swimmer on Delaware beach
Off-duty lifeguards jumped into action to save a swimmer from drowning at a Delaware beach. On the night of Tuesday, July 3, 2025, lifeguards from the private North Shores Beach Patrol -- which is north of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware -- were on their...

5 gas stations in cities throughout Delaware County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were five gas stations in cities across Delaware County selling...
Prairie Creek Beach Reopens After Algae Levels Drop Naturally; Chemical Treatment Still Planned Pending State Approval
Doing nothing seems to have solved the Prairie Creek water problem. As reported first Thursday on WMUN news Radio, a release from the city of Muncie said the beach was reopened, but the chemicals to fix the water weren’t approved fast enough by...

Delaware HC DeSean Jackson hails Deion Sanders as trailblazer for inspiring college head coaching leap: "Opened doors for guys like myself."
DeSean Jackson credited Deion Sanders for paving the way as he steps into his first college head coaching job at Delaware State. Jackson believes that Sanders’ success gave him the confidence to transition to coaching after retiring from the NFL....

Delaware to Commence Adult-Use Cannabis Sales on Aug. 1—831 Days Since Legalization
Delaware will be the 22nd state to launch adult-use cannabis sales when dispensaries open for business on Aug. 1, state regulators announced this week. The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) gave the green light on July 1 for the...

Delaware’s 2025 Legislative Session Summarized
DOVER, DE - A heated and active Delaware legislative session came to an end Monday, with lawmakers working well into the night to pass as many bills as possible in the final hours before the July 1 deadline. Though only the first half of the...

Delaware Announces Legal Cannabis Retail Sales Launch Date
Licensed sales of recreational marijuana will begin in Delaware next month, state officials ... More announced on Tuesday.getty Delaware state officials on Tuesday announced that regulated sales of recreational cannabis will begin in the state...

Suspected DUI driver arrested after deadly Huntington Beach crash involving pedestrian
CBS News Live CBS News Los Angeles Live A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired when he allegedly struck and killed a 35-year-old pedestrian in Huntington Beach on Sunday. It happened at around 12:45 a.m. at the...
Buc-ee's opens a new store. Here's how far it is from Delaware
It's getting closer. When you start traveling from Wilmington to Baltimore or Washington, D.C., it's conceivable that you could see a sign that says 200 miles from Buc-ee's. The Texas-based gas station superstore opened a new location June 30 off...

What to know about water parks at the Delaware beaches
Water parks might be one of the best things about being alive in this day and age. Cooling off with a side of adrenaline? Yes, please. If you get spooked by a jellyfish or for some other reason tire of the Delaware beaches, there are several water...

Sandbars and hidden beaches: Check out the boating on Delaware's Inland Bays over 2025 Fourth of July weekend
Sandbars and small beaches in the Indian River Bay attracted lots of boaters over the 2025 Fourth of July weekend.Provided By Driscoll DronesSandbars and small beaches in the Indian River Bay attracted lots of boaters over the 2025 Fourth of July...