Skip to main content area
NEWS/POLICE
A&E
BUSINESS
CAPE LIFE
OBITUARIES
SPORTS
VIEWPOINTS
CLASSIFIEDS
SHOP
E-Edition
Log In
NEWS/POLICE
• Most Popular Stories
• Police Reports
• All News Stories
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
• Most Popular Stories
• All A&E Stories
• Steppin' Out
BUSINESS
• Most Popular Stories
• Local Buzz
• All Business Stories
CAPE LIFE
• Calendar
• Most Popular Stories
• All Cape Life Stories
• Faith & Spirituality
• Garden & Farm
• Health
• School Life
OBITUARIES
SPORTS
• Most Popular Stories
• All Sports Stories
VIEWPOINTS
• Editorial
• Letters to the Editor
• Editorial Cartoon
• Commentary/Politics
• Recent Blogs
COLUMNS
CLASSIFIEDS
WEATHER
CAPE GAZETTE VIDEOS
COMMUNITY PHOTOS
BEACH PAPER ARCHIVE
SPONSORED CONTENT
• Auto
• Real Estate
• Business Directory
SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
THE CURRENT
LOGIN
E-EDITION
ARCHIVES
SUBSCRIBE
SHOP
ADVERTISE
CONTACT
POLICIES
☰
News/Police
Most Popular News Stories
Landowner awarded $5M in eminent domain case
1 day ago
A Superior Court jury has awarded a landowner more than $5 million for land the state took via...
Judge orders hearing in Henlopen Acres pickleball lawsuit
1 day ago
A Court of Chancery judge has ruled a lawsuit in Henlopen Acres involving the town suing a resident...
Traffic light coming to Milton intersection this summer
1 day ago
A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Route 16 and Mulberry Street this summer...
Senate backs wind project despite Sussex County denial
3 days ago
The fight for a Sussex County land-use decision to remain local lost in a state Senate vote June 10...
CHANGING OF THE GUARD +
Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s construction journey
3 days ago
Over the course of the last 15 months, Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s headquarters underwent a dramatic...
VITAL SIGNS: BEBEE’S FUTURE PART 3
Beebe CEO has dream of medical education campus
1 day ago
Editor’s note: This is the third part of a three-part series about Beebe Healthcare and the...
More
Police Reports
Man, 25, charged in fatal shooting near Long Neck
8 hours ago
A 25-year-old man faces first-degree murder and other charges after a June 14 shooting near Long...
Man shot at Slaughter Beach party
1 day ago
A Dover man was shot while attending a party June 12 at Slaughter Beach. Police responded at 7:14...
Man charged in sexual abuse of Lewes girl
4 days ago
A Milton man faces charges June 6 after Lewes police say he sexually abused a girl while he was...
Two people rescued off Holts Landing
5 days ago
Two people were rescued off Holts Landing near Dagsboro June 8, after officials say they were...
Car crashes into Milford Dollar Tree
5 days ago
A 97-year-old woman was critically injured June 7, when a car drove through the Dollar Tree south...
One killed in Milton crash involving paramedic
1 week ago
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred June 6 in Milton....
More
All News Stories
DelDOT introduces proposal for Heritage Creek trail
2 hours ago
Delaware Department of Transportation officials introduced a concept plan for a proposed shared-use...
County approves bids for two airport safety projects
1 day ago
A $705,387 bid to remove about 1,250 trees to improve safety at Delaware Coastal Airport and a...
Marasco details bite-size democracy plan for City of Lewes
1 day ago
During her recent campaign for mayor, Amy Marasco promised to launch an initiative aimed at getting...
Lewes farmers market moves to school lot June 14 due to rain forecast
1 day ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 14, at Lewes...
Sussex Preservation Coalition plans expansion
1 day ago
Three years after forming over concerns about development in the fastest-growing county in the...
Free event to celebrate West Rehoboth Legacy Project June 20
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Developing Artist Collaboration invite the community to...
State proposes realignment of Broadkill Beach dune
1 day ago
The state has issued a public notice calling for a project in Broadkill Beach that would rebuild...
Cape Gazette posts early deadlines for July 4 edition
1 day ago
Due to the Independence Day holiday and U.S. Postal Service delivery requirements, Cape Gazette...
Couple settles in civil case against man who shot their dog
1 day ago
A civil case involving an Oak Orchard dog that was shot and later died in 2021 has been settled....
News Briefs 6/13/25
1 day ago
Knit in public events set June 14 For Worldwide Knit in Public Day, members of the Sea Purls...
Governor signs Pride proclamation
2 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer signed a proclamation June 10, making June 2025 Pride Month, and raised a Pride...
Law Enforcement Torch Run makes stop in Rehoboth
2 days ago
The 39th annual statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware took place June...
Milton officials not settled on new parking lot design
3 days ago
Milton Town Council is planning to hold a public workshop Thursday, June 12, on the design of a new...
Nature Conservancy field office plan OK’d near Milton
4 days ago
A plan to renovate a house for use as a field office for The Nature Conservancy was approved June 4...
Peak summer electric usage could require demand decrease
4 days ago
The regional power grid operator’s summer 2025 forecast is optimistic about meeting typical energy...
News Briefs 6/10/25
4 days ago
Snyder-Hall files for re-election Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, filed to run for re-...
Side-by-side developments reviewed by Sussex County
4 days ago
Presentations on side-by-side developments offered by the same developer had Sussex County Planning...
Rehoboth city manager declines merit pay increase
4 days ago
Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder has declined to pursue a merit pay increase of up to 3...
Funsters rock the docks for Fourth Street Preserve
5 days ago
The Funsters rocked the stage June 8, at the Rocking the Docks fundraiser for the Open Space...
Lewes hits goal to save forest
5 days ago
The campaign to buy and save Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve has reached its $8 million fundraising...
Chrzanowski withdraws from Rehoboth Beach election
5 days ago
Incumbent Commissioner Edward Chrzanowski has announced he is no longer seeking re-election for a...
Elyse Baerga to serve as new Fred Thomas Middle principal
5 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District announced June 6 that it has selected Elyse Baerga to serve as...
State: Loss of sand at inlet’s north beach a natural occurrence
6 days ago
Earlier this year, in response to two dune breaches along Coastal Highway just north of the Indian...
Commission weighs in on public school funding
6 days ago
A commission working since September to address funding of public schools released several...
Rehoboth repairs Delaware Avenue stormwater outfall
1 week ago
Looking to keep one of Rehoboth Beach’s five stormwater outfalls in good working order, a marine...
Milton to sell Broad Street parcels
1 week ago
Milton Town Council signed off on last-minute refinements to the lot lines for two Broad Street...
News Briefs 6/6/25
1 week ago
St. George's Chapel to host June 7 yard saleSt. George's Chapel will hold a yard sale fundraiser...
Brown-Hicks appointed to Lewes council
1 week ago
Trina Brown-Hicks is the newest member of Lewes City Council. She was sworn in by Mayor Amy Marasco...
Rehoboth planning to review Oceanside Reserve June 26
1 week ago
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has scheduled a preliminary review for a major subdivision...
VITAL SIGNS: BEBEE’S FUTURE PART 2
Beebe Healthcare presses for change in county, state, nation
1 week ago
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series about Beebe Healthcare and the...
More
Premier Listing
Beautifully Finished, Improved Price and Ready Right...
Georgetown
625,000.00
Welcome to Azalea Woods – Where Luxury Meets Comfort! This stunning, gently lived-in Greenwood...
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Subscribe to the CapeGazette.com Daily Newsletter
Daily Headlines
Breaking News
Real Estate Marketplace
Beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA Home in Peninsula Lakes!
Bill Cullin
36344 FIR DRIVE~PINEY GLADE~REHOBOTH BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
JUST LISTED. Gated Coastal Retreat. Sawgrass, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
PERFECT BEACH HOUSE
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
SOLD IN STERLING CROSSING
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
2201 Caitlins Way #2201, Millsboro | The perfect blend of comfort and convenience!
Active Adults Realty®
1060 Edwardsville Rd, Felton | Beautiful home situated in a peaceful location!
Active Adults Realty®
PRICE DROPPED $50,000- 37329 LEE LANE - OCEAN VIEW DE
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
761 Honey Locust Rd, Middletown | Exceptional residence in Middletown's premier 55-plus community!
Active Adults Realty®
OPEN HOUSE~SAT~JUNE 14~10AM-12PM~31392 OAK STREET-BANKS ACRES-OCEAN VIEW
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
OPEN HOUSE~SAT-JUNE 14-11AM-1PM~33897 MCNICOL RD #7155~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Promotions
News
Rentals
In The Market
Find Out What’s Rocking in Coastal Delaware
The Cape Current
This is the real fountain of youth
Urban Float Rehoboth Beach
Haunted Histories Paranormal Investigations—Spooky Saturdays
Lewes Historical Society
Register TODAY! Girls Self Defense Summer Camp
Got Your Back Self Defense
Get More Than Just the News – Unlock Exclusive Merch with Your...
Cape Gazette
Gallery Talk: From the Awards Judge with Jinsoon Oh
Rehoboth Art League
52nd Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition
Rehoboth Art League
“Inside the Studio of Ethel PB Leach.” Curated by by Ellen Roney Hughes
Rehoboth Art League
more
Premier Listings
Peaceful Privacy
Millsboro
1,195,000.00
24252 Waters Edge Trail Millsboro DE 19966 – Welcome to 24252 Waters Edge Trail—an exceptional 3-...
The Carrie Lingo Team
FOR SALE: Custom-Built 5BR Seaside Osprey House at...
Milton
1,825,000.00
Discover Seaside Osprey House at Broadkill Beach! 🌊🍍 // 2501 S. Bay Shore Drive, Milton, Delaware...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
19708 Chelmer Dr #V8 | Grande at Canal Pointe
Rehoboth Beach
535,000.00
Spacious 2 two bedroom, two bath, 2nd floor condo with elevator access and a pond view! The large...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Heron Bay 3BR Home on Half-Acre Lot in Lewes, DE!
Lewes
429,500.00
FEATURED LISTING in Heron Bay! 🍍 // 30141 Regatta Bay, Lewes, Delaware - For Sale by Shawn...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
143 Henlopen Ave | The Pines of North Rehoboth Charmer
Rehoboth Beach
1,999,000.00
Nestled in the heart of town, this enchanting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage is just 5 blocks from...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
761 Honey Locust Rd, Middletown | Exceptional...
Middletown
699,000.00
Welcome to 761 Honey Locust Road, an exceptional residence in Middletown's premier 55-plus...
Active Adults Realty®
Bay Crossing
Lewes
825,000.00
34903 Bay Crossing Blvd. Lewes DE 19958 - Welcome to this original Bay Crossing model home,...
The Carrie Lingo Team
3BR 3-Story Towhome in Heritage Village Townhomes,...
Lewes
445,000.00
FEATURED LISTING at Heritage Village Townhomes! 🍍 // 18888 Bethpage Drive #1B, Lewes, Delaware -...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
108 Philadelphia St #B | 1 Block from the Ocean |...
Rehoboth Beach
3,240,000.00
Discover this Rehoboth Beach gem with Old Rehoboth Style – 1 block from the Ocean! The perfect...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Nassau Commons Lease Available!
Rehoboth Beach
6,000.00
17503 Nassau Commons Blvd Lewes DE 19958 – Located in the highly desirable commercial corridor of...
The Carrie Lingo Team
more
Cape Gazette posts early deadlines for July 4 edition
1 day ago
Due to the Independence Day holiday and U.S. Postal Service delivery requirements, Cape Gazette...