WFXT-TV (Boston, MA)

WFXT is a Fox-affiliated TV station operating on virtual channel 25 and UHF digital channel 34, based in Boston, Massachusetts. The station is part of the Cox Media Group, which is headquartered in Atlanta. WFXT's studio facility is situated on Fox Drive in Dedham, close to the Boston-Providence Turnpike, while its transmitter can be found on Cabot Street in Needham. This station is one of six television stations in Boston that can be accessed in Canada through Bell Satellite TV and EastLink cable services. Notably, WFXT holds the distinction of being the largest Fox affiliate by market size that is not directly owned by the network, even though it has been under Fox's ownership twice, from 1987 to 1990 and again from 1995 to 2014.

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Weather Alert: Hottest day of the year

1 day ago | boston25news.com | Shiri Spear |Kevin Lemanowicz |Vicki Graf |Tucker Antico |Jason Brewer

HAZY, HOT, AND HUMIDWe have a Weather Alert Thursday for the hottest weather of the week and of the year (so far). Brace for our first 90s of the summer, especially away from the coast. The local beaches will climb well into the 80s with some 70s far south. It will be bright and blazing. While most of the day looks dry, an isolated storm or two could pop up during the second half of the day. Coverage will be very small. The main concerns are a localized downpour and lightning.
‘That’s prime time real estate’: Bostonians react to potential skyline change of Fenway Park

2 days ago | boston25news.com | Litsa Pappas

BOSTON — Fenway Park views may never look the same. That’s if a major development project is approved to build a 200-million-dollar, seven-story, 250-thousand-square-foot office space that would tower over the Green Monster, replacing the two-story parking garage. The proposed construction is a part of the ‘Fenway Corners’ project, which aims to redevelop and reimagine the area outside Fenway Park.
Video shows ‘forceful’ ICE arrest of Lynn business owner near school

2 days ago | boston25news.com | Drew Karedes

Video obtained by Boston 25 News shows an ICE arrest in Lynn Wednesday morning that the city’s mayor is calling ‘forceful’. It shows five federal agents pulling a man out of a construction vehicle and restraining him on the ground on Linwood Road near the Tracy School. Family members identified him as Alejandro Reyes of Lynn. They told Boston 25 News Reyes, who’s originally from Honduras, is a legal resident, has no criminal record, owns Reyes Carpentry, and pays taxes.
Demonstrator accused of shooting man during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Newton to avoid trial

2 days ago | boston25news.com | Bryan Lambert

The man who shot a person at a pro-Israel rally in Newton last year will avoid prosecution if he follows specific court instructions and avoids any other trouble for the next few months. Scott Hayes was placed on pre-trial probation Wednesday afternoon, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office told Boston 25 News. The Framingham man is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and violation of a constitutional right following a shooting in Newton last September.
‘The right thing to do’: Neighbor carries blind woman out of burning Boston building

2 days ago | boston25news.com | Kelly Sullivan

BOSTON — More than a dozen people were forced out into the street after a fire broke out in their Boston apartment building. One woman was rushed to the hospital from the scene after a neighbor carried her out of her apartment. “It was really smokey, like I pretty much had to crawl,” said Socrate Joseph, one of the residents in the building that caught fire.
Woman rescued, dozens displaced following early morning fire in Roxbury

2 days ago | boston25news.com | Kelly Sullivan

BOSTON — More than a dozen people are displaced after a fire breaks out at an apartment complex in Roxbury. According to Boston Fire, crews received a medical call at an apartment building at the corner of Tremont and Hammond Street. Upon arrival, crews found flames shooting out of the windows. All residents did make it out, but Boston 25 talked to a man who says he was on his way out when he knew he needed to help a woman who was blind. The man went back upstairs and carried her down the stairs.
Boston mayor speaks about company being sued by family of boy struck by school bus in Jamaica Plain

3 days ago | boston25news.com | Alyssa Azzara

BOSTON — Months after a school bus driver hit a young student and school aide, new dash cam footage shows a video from inside that bus. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of Cynthia Davis, the guardian of the 8-year-old boy who suffered a broken femur. Davis’ attorney’s said the boy is now dealing with post traumatic stress from the crash that happened outside of Curley K-8 School back in December.
Milford High School volleyball team, fans, rally around classmate detained by ICE agents

3 days ago | boston25news.com | Litsa Pappas

MILFORD, Mass. — The energy was high inside Milford High School Tuesday night where hundreds packed the playoff volleyball match, wearing white T-shirts to honor Marcelo Gomes da Silva. “That game represented the spirit of Marcelo, it was like he was still there,” said Aloiye Okhipo, a student. Marcelo’s jersey, #10, hung on the sidelines while the 18-year-old remains in ICE custody, missing the big match.
ICE detention of Chelsea High students adds to escalating tensions over immigration enforcement

3 days ago | boston25news.com | Drew Karedes

CHELSEA, Mass. — The recent ICE detention of Milford High junior Marcelo Gomes Da Silva is revealing more accounts of youth being apprehended by federal immigration authorities. Chelsea Superintendent Almi Abeyta confirmed to Boston 25 News that two students were detained by ICE several weeks ago. She said it happened off school property after school officials reported an incident on school grounds allegedly involving a knife to local police.
Family seeking answers after 21-year-old found dead in Milton woods: ‘This is someone’s daughter’

3 days ago | boston25news.com | Litsa Pappas

MILTON, Mass. — Dozens of friends and family members gathered along Central Ave in Milton Monday to honor Adriana Suazo at the spot where her body was found Sunday. Police say they found the body of the 21-year-old in a wooded area next to a house in Milton. They say someone walking by spotted her just before noon Sunday. “I don’t know what happened, all I know is it’s suspicious that she ended up in the woods,” said one of Adriana’s sisters, who didn’t want to be identified.