Drew Karedes, a reporter for WFXT-TV (Boston 25) for the past nine years, announced his departure from the station this week.

Karedes shared the news on Tuesday, March 5, writing in an Instagram post, "today my chapter at Boston 25 News comes to a close." He joined the Fox affiliate as a general assignment reporter in March 2017, according to his now-deleted staff profile on Boston 25's website.

"Through the years, I have never lost sight of my purpose as a reporter. The privilege of connecting with real people from all walks of life has truly been an honor," Karedes wrote in the Instagram caption.

His announcement comes on the heels of Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz's Feb. 27 departure from the station.

Boston 25 did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday, March 5.

Before Boston 25, Karedes covered breaking news at KHOU-TV, Houston's CBS affiliate, according to his archived staff bio. He also reported for television stations in Las Vegas and Green Bay, Wisconsin.

"It's hard to believe that it's been nearly 19 years since I packed my suitcase & moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, for my first reporter job," Karedes said in the Instagram post.

A North Shore native, Karedes graduated from Northeastern University and got his first journalism job as a writer at WHDH-TV (7News) in Boston, his bio said.

While Karedes did not give a reason for his departure in his announcement, he wrote, "Stay tuned for what's next."

Reached by Instagram direct message, Karedes declined to comment further.

"I will forever be grateful for the role that allowed me to return to Massachusetts after years of criss-crossing the country," Karedes said in his Instagram post. "While much has changed, the importance of local journalism has not. Thank you to everyone who trusted me and allowed me to tell their stories."

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