Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow trained and authorized employees to carry guns on private school property... https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-lawmakers-propose-armed-sentries-for-private-schools/article_10b587d3-f155-4254-8e0b-14689aed253b.html

DSP arrested a former Delaware and Maryland police officer on rape charges following a sexual assault investigation that began earlier this year. https://www.coasttv.com/news/former-maryland-delaware-officer-charged-in-felton-rape-case/article_4a8f4ca8-f325-4d5a-b81c-981e06addfc6.html

Sunny skies for our Friday, breezy highs around 70. Mother's Day weekend looking good, could see a shower/t-storm Sat PM. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/fabulous-friday-beautiful-mothers-day-weekend-with-a-little-hiccup-saturday-afternoon-evening/article_9f12bf9f-7fdc-4de5-b668-52e14d19a1d7.html

DNREC is tracking a new tick borne disease in Delaware. It's called Powassen Virus. https://www.coasttv.com/news/powassen-virus-a-new-tick-borne-disease-in-delaware/article_97a908ec-0739-44fd-b634-8a789eb6c330.html

Three candidates are competing for two open seats on the Lewes City Council, with voters set to decide the race in Saturday’s election. https://www.coasttv.com/news/three-candidates-vie-for-two-lewes-city-council-seats-in-saturday-election/article_8d0ff818-0e15-402c-b31e-3de9f355b6f6.html

Cambridge Mayor Lajan Cephas Bey has temporarily stepped away from her duties as mayor for health reasons. https://www.coasttv.com/news/cambridge-mayor-temporarily-steps-aside-for-health-reasons/article_a3f3fa37-9f9c-4f5a-bfc2-1fdbff39a999.html

The Virginia Supreme Court has stopped Democrats redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections. https://www.coasttv.com/news/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-redistricting-plan/article_0b912b40-4cb0-4e42-8d5b-f7258e89edd1.html

As the weather warms up, ticks become more active. What worries you most about ticks? Vote in today's CoastTV Poll!

Enjoy Mother's Day weekend in Sussex County with events like DockDogs at Dogfish Head, Dewey Arts Festival, Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Show, Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and Shanty Festival in Lewes.

House Substitute 2 for House Bill 151 would prohibit Delaware governments from contracting with or financially supporting private detention facilities. https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-bill-would-ban-private-detention-facility-agreements/article_b5a81928-e6d8-4c69-9e91-9298a14f75a1.html 

Governor Matt Meyer signed two executive orders in Milford during Small Business Week, focusing on supporting small and diverse businesses. The orders aim to improve access to state resources and help businesses compete for contracts.

Sussex County will see a cool, partly cloudy Thursday night before sunshine and a breezy Friday give way to a wetter weekend pattern. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/cool-quiet-weather-ahead-for-sussex-county/article_05e58ef6-e400-4424-b00e-b253284165ed.html

Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills will not seek another term after 18 years of city service. Commissioner Susan Stewart is currently the only filed mayoral candidate ahead of the June 1 deadline and Aug. 8 election.

Consumer News: May 7, 2026 Shipping company Maersk says it will pass the extra cost from the Iran war on to the consumer. Google is looking to take a bigger piece of health tech. Plus, Frontier Air trying to capitalize on the fall of Spirit. #Maersk #Google #Health #Frontier

Food delivery apps may be a staple for many students, but some schools in Sussex County are putting limits on lunchtime drop-offs over concerns about safety, staffing and food regulations.

Grass Roots Rescue is urgently seeking foster homes and donations after dozens of dogs were removed from an ongoing hoarding situation. https://www.coasttv.com/news/grass-roots-rescue-seeks-fosters-donations-for-37-dogs-removed-from-hoarding-case/article_fb0df1ff-a608-420f-a355-2ed65b5c389c.html

Gradually clearing skies through the evening, sunshine returns Friday, trending milder for Mother's Day weekend. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/clearing-skies-through-the-evening-fabulous-friday-ahead-mild-mothers-day-weekend/article_374a16ed-114a-4954-8a04-10e6f9638118.html

Registration is open for the inaugural Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook Memorial 5K, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, in Lewes. https://www.coasttv.com/news/inaugural-memorial-5k-for-cpl-matthew-ty-snook-to-take-place/article_8f6acdc1-4b03-4026-8835-a66f96f85c40.html

Some Sussex County schools say food deliveries from services like DoorDash are not allowed on campus during school hours. In today's CoastTV poll, we want to know if you think students should be able to have deliveries brought to school?

DNREC is encouraging Delawareans and visitors to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with two days of free fishing in the state on June 6 and June 7.

Zach Graboyes turned his love of nature and southern Delaware into a way for others to reconnect with the outdoors.

The 2026 Sustainable Communities Grant Program offers up to $55,000 in funding for environmental stewardship and... https://www.coasttv.com/news/delmarva-power-launches-2026-grants-for-sustainability-projects/article_24bdb045-4db1-4760-8b1b-2d02ca8d4e10.html

State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection this fall, ending his time in the Delaware House after two terms representing the 4th District.

The Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 because of funding challenges... https://www.coasttv.com/news/maryland-folk-festival-canceled-for-2026-amid-funding-shortfall/article_88c85a28-b661-42fb-94ae-5f33c7d81855.html

A Delaware bill would provide interest-free loans, free public transit and tax relief to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. https://www.coasttv.com/news/federal-shutdown-support-bill-would-aid-delaware-workers/article_f38c75d0-17e5-4d54-9771-76f0034f0b0d.html 

Another opportunity for beneficial rain overnight, and possibly a rumble of thunder. Some areas could receive .20" to .30" of much needed rain into Thursday morning.

River’s Edge, a 187-home subdivision on Cave Neck Road near Milton, was approved 3-1 by Sussex County Planning and Zoning despite traffic concerns. A separate Stockley Acres proposal was deferred for further review.

The DART Statewide Bus Service Change will become effective on May 17.

Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly single-car crash early Wednesday in Lewes. Troopers say a 23-year-old Millsboro woman died after her Kia Forte left Coastal Highway and hit a traffic signal support pole.

International News: May 6, 2026 Business icon and founder of CNN Ted Turner died on Wednesday. The war with Iran may be coming to a close. Plus, what Travis Kelce has to say ahead of his wedding with pop star Taylor Swift. #TedTurner #TravisKelce #TaylorSwift #Iran

According to islands.com , Dewey Beach consistently meets requirements for acceptable pollution levels... https://www.coasttv.com/news/dewey-beach-named-among-cleanest-beaches-in-the-u-s/article_fb57c47e-6f8a-489b-b76e-01664caed21c.html

A cold front will bring breezy conditions with scattered showers and a rumble of thunder tonight-Thursday morning. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/cold-front-brings-breezy-unsettled-weather-to-delmarva-through-thursday-morning/article_afc1efa2-2414-44f1-8069-1e1f16058c70.html

Today, Chief Meteorologist and prostate cancer survivor, Paul Williams, leads the Walk 4 Prostate Cancer fundraiser event. In today's CoastTV poll, we want to know, when was the last time you or your spouse got a prostate cancer test done?

In the 2027-2028 academic year, Wor-Wic Community College will begin to offer two men’s and women’s sports after NJCAA expansion. https://www.coasttv.com/news/wor-wic-community-college-to-offer-golf-cross-country-sports-after-njcaa-expands-membership/article_74b7ab33-d9e2-47f5-b020-e23beb4e5525.html

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone... https://www.coasttv.com/news/supreme-court-restores-access-to-abortion-pill-mifepristone-backed-by-delaware-and-maryland/article_872ad6a2-8fb9-4585-bea6-d3e27ac10417.html

The Town of Georgetown is accepting applications for grants to support nonprofit recreation. https://www.coasttv.com/news/georgetown-announces-115k-in-great-fund-grant-opportunities/article_bc426cc2-a676-4125-b1b5-31c862ad7342.html 

Researchers in Lewes installed a hybrid living shoreline using natural and engineered materials to reduce erosion. https://www.coasttv.com/news/lewes-living-shoreline-aims-to-combat-rising-seas-and-coastal-storms/article_9e04b38a-fd8e-44c7-9eb7-77b6ff387b90.html

The City of Milford Board of Elections certified the results of the April. 26. annual election.

A limited fire weather risk continues into Tuesday evening for inland Sussex County before showers arrive Wednesday with little severe weather threat. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/breezy-dry-conditions-give-way-to-showers-wednesday/article_1dbd7a54-db11-4ce1-89ca-0e7cb7ad9106.html

DelDOT announced the closure of N. Old State Road between Milton Ellendale Hwy and Fleatown Road for the installation of drainage pipes.

A new open letter from the ACLU of Delaware argues the state is failing to meet its constitutional obligations to multi-language learners in public schools... https://www.coasttv.com/news/aclu-warns-delaware-failing-multi-language-learners-in-schools/article_d027841c-4d18-4f8f-9c12-93210b66d182.html

Consumer News: May 5, 2026 Retirees worried more about money than death. The World Cup isn't drawing in as many fans as expected. Plus, United Healthcare cutting some prior authorization requirements. #retierment #Healthcare #WorldCup #money

International News: May 5, 2026 The President calls on Iran to surrender and says gas prices are a "small price to pay." Senate Republicans want to give the White House project $1B. Plus, a study on the impact of AI on kids. #GasPrices #Iran #WhiteHouse #AIKids

Summer-like Tuesday, highs in the low 80s, fire concerns remain. Tracking a cold front that will bring scattered showers Wed-Thu. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/summer-like-warmth-and-gusty-winds-bring-elevated-fire-concern-across-delmarva-today/article_2eae50c7-e0ee-44bb-a0af-faa5f8111396.html

Worcester County plans to cut Ocean Pines neighbors’ water and sewer debt charge, pending final budget approval, offering financial relief. https://www.coasttv.com/news/ocean-pines-neighbors-speak-out-after-worcester-county-lowers-water-sewer-bills/article_30d9e3f7-b24f-4d9f-8004-ba3607f69e0f.html

Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved all-way stops at several intersections across the city. What do you think is the best way to control traffic at an intersection?

Postal workers in Rehoboth Beach are preparing to collect food donations as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

A Delaware Senate committee is reviewing a bill that would expand insurance coverage for mental health and substance use treatment. https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-senate-committee-to-hear-bill-expanding-mental-health-coverage/article_7286ea00-4cb1-4540-ac98-0f280a3ff122.html 

Six candidates in Georgetown's election outlined their priorities during a forum hosted Monday evening by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, offering voters insight ahead of Saturday's vote.

Milton officials set a public hearing to consider annexing 5 acres for commercial use within the proposed Scarlet Oaks development. https://www.coasttv.com/news/milton-sets-public-hearing-on-commercial-portion-of-scarlet-oaks-development/article_be175af7-f553-428c-b266-632f003d7539.html