Recently, people on Delmarva have received at least two tornado warnings, multiple sever thunderstorm warnings and an increase in flash flood warning. July is peak hurricane season however, tornadoes can hit at any time.
Crews from multiple fire companies responded to a garage fire Monday evening on Omar Road in Frankford after reports of a standalone garage structure with visible smoke.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in a Frankford home on Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, confirmed that a small EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near Frankford on June 30. NWS has released a preliminary report of the tornado and damage.
Sussex County officials cut the ribbon on a new EMS medic station Monday, designed to serve the growing Millsboro, Dagsboro and Frankford communities.
Bennett Orchards uses wind power to keep peaches blooming.
Firefighters responded to a commercial building fire Wednesday, March 26, near the intersection of Burbage and Jones roads. The call came in around 5:40 p.m., according to the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company. Crews from Millville, Dagsboro, Roxana and Bethany Beach also responded to assist.
The Harry K. Foundation Food Pantry at the Indian River School District Learning Center is moving. The school district is announcing updated entry and exit directions for those needing its services.
Help is on the way for local homeowners, as Sussex County Community Development Director Brandy Nauman secured a $1.8 million grant for the 2025 fiscal year.
Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford on attempted murder and related charges following a shooting that took place last month in Frankford.