In this last "Beyond the Headlines" episode for 2025, each member of Spotlight Delaware's nine-person reporting team reflects on the stories that meant the most to them in the year. From government accountability to long-term investigations, community profiles to breaking news, learn what stuck out to our reporters in 2025. Moms, farmers, politicians, abuse victims and more are all featured in these reflections.

Hosted by David Stradley Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Delaware abuse victim rescued from ICE deportation Delaware soybean farmers remain optimistic amid dropping prices Years of violations, but few consequences for MeadowWood Wilmington mom struggles to secure therapy for son with autism A decade after Bradley abuse case, survivors still seek help Trans youth face care crisis in Delaware as health options shrinkLate-night compromise ends legislative standoff over offshore windDelDOT investigating land deal struck with a chief planner's business partnerDemocrats feud over Sussex chair's sex offender past