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DETV’s Matt Ford is here with the recent local Delaware news for today. Watch the full video for details on each case.

• A tragic hit-and-run in Newark leaves a pedestrian dead. Authorities are seeking your help.
• Charges were filed against a minor in a disturbing rape case in Rehoboth Beach.
• Have you noticed a funky taste in your tap water? Here is what officials have to say about it.
• The race for Delaware’s lone Congressional seat heats up as six candidates enter the primary.
• Police are investigating a death at a local beach. Watch to hear what we know so far.
• Police are looking for a driver involved in a fatal pedestrian accident on I-495.
• A 17-year-old victim was attacked during an armed robbery. Hear the details and how you can help.
• A Sussex County man suffers severe burns after an explosion. Matt outlines what caused the accident and the citizen’s current condition.
• A popular local business owner pleads guilty in a fatal UTV crash. Here is what his sentence could look like.
• Homeless encampments cleared in Rehoboth Beach. Learn about the impact and the state’s housing affordability issues.
• Delaware sees a significant drop in firearm sales. Watch to see what the new data reveals about the state’s gun laws and trends.

Those stories and more, are just ahead on DETV News.

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