Good morning, Wilmington.

Fisherman Kevin Davidson caught a rare great barracuda on Aug.

22 near the Old Grounds about 15 miles off the Indian River Inlet—a first in Delaware waters. Fishing columnist Eric Burnley said these tropical fish are rarely seen this far north.

Sussex County Emergency Management held a disaster preparedness presentation at Greenwood Public Library (where officials detailed how residents can build emergency kits, sign up for alerts, and prepare for flooding and severe weather hazards).

Officials urged families to start gathering essential supplies today.

Delaware hospitals have used captive insurance companies in the Cayman Islands to set aside millions for legal claims (a practice that aides in tax management) while state officials call for clearer oversight of these offshore funds.

Delmarva Power asked to raise electric base rates by about 24% amid criticism from Governor Meyer and customers over steep bill increases.

The utility appealed last week to overturn an interim rate by the Public Service Commission and has revised its request to $76 million.

Students exchanged high fives with local leaders at EastSide Charter School's Suit Up and Show Up back-to-school event today + marking a warm start to the academic year.

DNREC will host a virtual hearing on potential changes to the ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden management plan on Tuesday, Sept.

22 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is held jointly with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Officials from the Office of Highway Safety met at Blue Collar Custom Cycles in Frederica on Wednesday to discuss motorcycle safety during Delmarva Bike Week — an effort to boost safe riding practices among participants.