A 53-year-old woman, Venessa Johnson, was located by authorities in connection with the death of a man found in a car in Rehoboth Beach. She is not considered a suspect as the investigation remains ongoing.

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Visitors to Cape Henlopen State Park are divided over the condition of the McBride Bathhouse. Some say it's outdated and unsanitary, while others believe it remains functional. Plans for a new facility began last year, but no timeline has been announced. Environmental concerns may affect if or how the project proceeds.
Approximately 1,348 customers in eastern Sussex County are without power due to fallen tree limbs on power lines. Crews are on-site to restore service as investigation continues.
Delaware State Police are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found dead inside a parked SUV along Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police issued a Gold Alert for Vanessa Johnson, 53, last seen in Rehoboth Beach. She’s linked to a death investigation, police say there is concern for her safety and well-being.
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety offers the Sober Rides program on July Fourth, providing free or discounted ride-share vouchers to prevent impaired driving.
Rehoboth Beach sees progress on three major hotel projects: Atlantic Crowne Hotel under review, One Rehoboth Avenue approved with conditions, and Belhaven Hotel facing pushback with a continued hearing.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the Belhaven Hotel hearing on July 25, citing that documents were submitted too late for the public and commissioners to properly review.
The Lewes Board of Public works has reported at least four power outages over the past 48 hours.
A Democratic voter who supported Delaware Rep. Stell Parker Selby is now speaking out over her prolonged absence. Citing a lack of transparency, he’s calling for a special election or interim replacement, urging leaders to “set politics aside” and act.