WAFC Local News – February 20, 2026
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The Florida House wants to force state parks, state forests and other state-owned property to become grazing land for cows when suitable. Representative Dean Black says…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The Florida House wants to force state parks, state forests and other state-owned property to become grazing land for cows when suitable. Representative Dean Black says…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The C-43 reservoir hasn't enough rain to be much of a help this year. All along they expected it to take three years to see if…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The Henry County School Board is considering changes to the Inclusion Pre-K program and the Montour Early Learning Center. The Inclusion program includes 33 staff members,…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The city of Clewiston will close the back door to City Hall to the public permanently. It's mostly due to security reasons. City Manager Danny Williams…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The City of Clewiston honored their retiring fire chief, Travis Reese. He served 35 years of service. He says the city has done well serving its…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The city says the Department of Transportation is changing plans for U.S. 27 after resistance to concrete medians and limited access from the public. They drafted…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. A LaBelle steakhouse owner is facing charges of raping a 19-year-old girl. 46-year-old Eric Mattis is accused of buying a drink for the 19-year-old at a…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. FDOT has canceled a virtual meeting on the U.S. 27 improvements, holding a meeting at the John Boy Auditorium for the public. They said they have…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The LaBelle City Commission approved the purchase of three vehicles for the fire department at $175,000. The Florida Sheriff's low bid was Hardy Chevrolet with $58,000…
I'm Charles Murphy reporting. The LaBelle City Commission held a workshop on their comprehensive plan. Like other cities, they're forbidden under Senate Bill 180 of making regulations tighter. They discussed…