WAFC Local News – November 13, 2026, 8:06 AM
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I’m Charles Murphy reporting. LaBelle City Commissioner Kevin Honland would like to change their form of government. He supports hiring a city manager. It would require a charter change and a voter referendum. The idea of a city manager and to make that mayor job a little easier. We don’t have the funding. Pardon? We don’t have the funding. Yeah, I know the funding, but on some level, I think it may save us money. He says they really don’t compensate the mayor enough at the time and energy they put into the position. Belle Glade Commissioner supported moving from 2pm till noon the right to sell alcohol at businesses on Sundays. Captain David DePlantis of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says it would be no big problem for his agency. I’m not aware of any ongoing issues. Nothing’s been brought to my attention that the difference between 2pm and noon is going to make a significant change in how we enforce the city ordinance or not. I don’t, from PBSO perspective, have issues with it. Glades County Commissioners issued a proclamation for Operation Green Light. It’s for veterans, a nationwide initiative supported by the National Association of Counties to recognize and honor the service and sacrifices of military veterans, particularly those transitioning from active military service to civilian life. The proposed proclamation designates this week as Operation Green Light for Veterans and encourages residents and businesses to display green lights in their windows as a visible symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans. A Clewiston resident complained the city was ignoring a public safety threat. Lawrence Whitaker says the manhole cover has been removed on a road where kids walk by. The city promised to address the issue as soon as possible. That is a concern that needs to be addressed pretty freaking quickly before one of these kids going from the school back and forth that walks through there horseplay and whatever. Today’s near miss, tomorrow’s accident. We don’t need a bunch of vultures flying around to find that there’s a child inside that hole. Clewiston City Commission also honored Helen Endicott York, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. A LaBelle woman is dead after a traffic crash in the 6900 block of County Road 78. The crash reported at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victim, a 34-year-old from LaBelle. The other vehicle was a dump truck driven by a 48-year-old man from LaBelle who was not hurt. The vehicle was negotiating a curve near Hidden Hammock Drive when it crossed the double yellow center line and entered the westbound travel lane into the path of the dump truck. The crash remains under investigation. South Bay commissioners debated whether they should buy a new vehicle for the city manager LeAndre Camel. Barbara King says the car is too luxurious and they need to cut costs. Could we recommend a more cheaper car? Top of the line vehicle is not benefiting our taxpayer, our residents. Fellow commissioner Betty Bernard said they should spend that money. And we already griping, now complaining about the budget and what we have in it. We want our city manager and the staff to take care of the city, but we don’t want to take care of them. I’m Charles Murphy, WAFC News.
Recorded from the WAFC daily newscast (Glades Media).