Dover extends property-tax deadline after tax-bill software problems
The City of Dover has extended its 2026 property-tax payment deadline from July 31 to Aug. 31 after software problems affected the generation of tax bills.
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Dover’s proposed FY2027 budget ordinance remains pending
Dover’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget ordinance remains listed as pending, while a draft operating budget published in May outlined planning amid a reported $7 million shortfall.
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Dover City Council workshop set for Aug. 4 as August meeting schedule begins
Dover City Council is scheduled to begin its August meeting calendar with a workshop on Monday, Aug. 4, followed by regular and special meetings later in the month.
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Delaware declares measles outbreak after two additional cases bring reported total to four
Delaware’s Division of Public Health reported two additional positive measles cases on July 22, bringing the statewide reported total to four and prompting renewed vaccination messaging.
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Delaware State Police investigate fatal single-vehicle crash in Dover
A 27-year-old Dover man died after a Lexus GX struck a center-median Jersey barrier and overturned on Bay Road on July 26, Delaware State Police said. Investigators are seeking witnesses.
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Delaware governor orders full investigation of Dover-area traffic stop and arrest
Gov. Matt Meyer said Delaware will conduct a full investigation into a July 7 traffic stop and arrest in the Dover area after video of the encounter circulated publicly.
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Dover council advances FY2027 budget plan with proposed tax and electric-rate increases
Dover City Council nearly unanimously advanced a balanced FY2027 budget plan that includes proposed property-tax and electric-use-rate increases, department cuts and $1.6 million in state funding for public-safety services provided to Delaware State University.
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Dover driver charged after serious motorcycle crash and alleged drug-impaired driving
Dover police charged Jessica Lopez after a three-vehicle collision at Forrest Avenue and Kenton Road left a 67-year-old motorcycle operator with life-threatening injuries.
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Daily Briefing: Dover Police Updates, City Notices
Dover, DE — February 6, 2026 — Dover Police released new public safety notices today as city agencies shared updates residents should be aware of heading into the weekend.