Boston 25 reporter Drew Karedes exits after nine years, amid continued turnover in local TV news
A veteran general-assignment reporter’s departure adds to recent on-air changes at WFXT
Boston 25 News reporter Drew Karedes has left the station after nine years, marking the latest high-profile change inside one of Greater Boston’s largest local television newsrooms. Karedes announced his exit in a social-media post this week, describing his time at the station as a completed chapter and signaling that a new one is beginning.
Karedes joined Boston 25 News in March 2017 and worked as a general assignment reporter, a role that typically requires covering a wide range of breaking news and enterprise stories across the region. In his farewell message, he thanked viewers and said the work of connecting with people “from all walks of life” had been an honor.
Career path and recent coverage
Before returning to Boston, Karedes reported at multiple stations around the country, including stops in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Las Vegas; and Houston. Earlier in his career, he worked behind the scenes at WHDH-TV (Channel 7) in Boston. He is a graduate of Lynn Classical High School and Northeastern University’s School of Journalism.
In recent months, his reporting at Boston 25 included coverage of major public-safety and civic issues, including developments in a case involving Haverhill police officers and coverage related to negotiations over a proposed soccer stadium on the Everett waterfront.
Boston 25’s broader transition
Karedes’ exit follows another significant departure at Boston 25: Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz stepped down in February 2026 after a tenure that began with the station’s news launch in 1996. The two departures, spaced weeks apart, underscore how quickly a station’s lineup can change, even in roles that have provided familiar continuity to viewers.
Boston 25 is WFXT-TV, a Fox-affiliated station that has been owned by Cox Media Group since 2014. The station rebranded its local news programming as “Boston 25 News” in 2017, a move that formally separated the newscast identity from the “Fox 25” name used more broadly for the station.
Turnover pressures across local television news
Karedes’ departure also lands amid a period of notable turnover across Boston-area broadcast journalism. In recent years, multiple veteran on-air journalists at different stations have exited or changed roles, reflecting pressures that have affected local television news nationally as viewing habits shift and revenue models evolve.
Karedes joined Boston 25 in March 2017 and leaves in early March 2026, closing a nine-year run.
His departure follows the February 2026 exit of the station’s longtime chief meteorologist.
Boston 25’s station ownership and branding have undergone changes over the past decade, including the 2014 sale to Cox Media Group and the 2017 newscast rebrand.
Local television news remains a major source of information during emergencies and fast-moving events, making staffing stability and newsroom capacity a central concern for viewers and competitors alike.
Boston 25 did not provide immediate details about a successor assignment for Karedes or whether his role will be filled on the same timeline. Karedes did not publicly identify his next position in the announcement of his departure.