Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
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🌲 Environment
Logan Smith of Dover set a new record for Golden Tilefish by catching a 56-pound, 3.2 ounce fish near Indian River Inlet aboard the Blue Betty II, officials with DNREC said.
The fish surpassed the previous record from 2020 by three and a half pounds — establishing a new gold standard for the prized catch.
🏛️ Government
Delaware drivers must renew their licenses every eight years and may do so in person, online, or at kiosks during the six-month period before the renewal date on their birthday.
The DMV announced new fee hikes—increasing the license fee from $40 to $50 and raising other charges—that will take effect on Oct. 1 while toll increases start on Aug. 15.
Delaware’s Department of Justice is partnering with End Community Violence Now and Leaders in Transition to host a public safety town hall on July 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sankofa Cultural Arts Center in Dover.
The event will focus on crime prevention, education, economic development, and quality of life improvements following community concerns raised at a Dover City Council meeting on July 14 — Ronald Handy will serve as a special guest.
Delaware’s House Bill 187 passed the House on June 30 and Senate on July 1—now awaiting Gov. Matt Meyer’s signature—and would legalize direct-to-consumer wine shipments with limits on case quantities and a required impact study.
Wine group Free the Grapes! said the bill restricts consumer choice by favoring distributors.
Gov. Matt Meyer signed the new Pollution Accountability Act that increased penalties for commercial polluters by raising fines from $5,000 to $15,000 for stream pollution + directing 40% of collected fines to community environmental projects.
The law took effect on July 16.
🏥 Health
DNREC reports that tick bites in Delaware have been linked to a rise in alpha-gal syndrome—a red meat allergy first noted in 2009 that can cause severe reactions.
The Lone Star tick, black-legged tick and American dog tick have been biting more residents, and experts urge using repellents and proper tick removal to help protect health.
🎉 Dover Events
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2025 Dover Summer NASCAR Weekend
2-3:30 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — Tickets required — Experience the excitement of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400, featuring America's best NASCAR drivers on the iconic Monster Mile.
T.I. Concert at Delaware State Fair
7:30-10:15 p.m. — Delaware State Fair — Ticket price includes all fees — Experience the music of Grammy-winning artist T.I. in a vibrant fair setting.
Dover Women’s Connection Breakfast
9:30–11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $22 — Enjoy a morning of wellness and inspiration with a personal trainer and guest speaker.
Delaware Caribbean Carnival
11 AM - 8 PM — Legislative Mall — Free venue parking — Celebrate Caribbean culture with music, food, and family-friendly activities at the 2nd Annual Carnival.
Blue Hen Comic Con 2025
9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Delaware State Fair — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things comic, gaming, and toy-related at this local convention fostering community spirit.
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