WAFC Local News – December 18, 2025
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. An arson fire turned into a murder for hire plot in two arrests in Henry County. Sheriff's deputy charged 60-year-old Joseph Fajardo with paying subjects to…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. An arson fire turned into a murder for hire plot in two arrests in Henry County. Sheriff's deputy charged 60-year-old Joseph Fajardo with paying subjects to…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The ongoing drought is impacting ranchers in Florida this winter. November was the third driest on record for rain. In the nation, 30 percent of the…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. A major drug trafficking ring impacting Belle Glade has been shut down. Operation Old School resulted in 13 different search warrants being issued and 33 total…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The Hendry County Commission continued to discuss new regulations to improve the appearance and maintenance of local cemeteries. One issue is placing flags that get into…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. Henry County Commissioners reclaimed Injury Prevention Day. It honors trauma hospitals and facilities that serve the county like Lee Medical Center. Tracy Horton says it raises…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting the city of Clewiston wanting to upgrade mosquito control. Lita Hornsby, their vendor, spoke to the city commission saying they want to spray two times per…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The Clewiston Fire Department honored their retiring chief, Travis Reese, and welcomed the new fire chief, Kevin McCarthy. It was held at a pinning ceremony. Reese…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. It's been over a month since the Clewiston City Commission requested the FDLE and Attorney General investigate City Hall and the raid that was made in…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. During public comment at the Henry County School Board meeting, a resident, Josh Wortham, urged the district to ignore recent vaccine elimination proposals made at the…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting a drug trafficking arrest in LaBelle. Henry County Sheriff Deputies stopping a vehicle southbound on State Road 29. They noticed the tag on the vehicle was…