IT IS SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST. I’M NIKITA RAMOS WITH A LOOK AT YOUR NEWS TO GO. LOCAL JEWISH LEADERS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY SAY THEY ARE STEPPING UP SECURITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES AS TENSIONS RISE OVERSEAS. THEY SAY THAT THESE EFFORTS COME AS THE COMMUNITY FACES INCREASED ANXIETY AND CONCERN ABOUT THAT CONFLICT THAT IS ESCALATING, AND THE RISING ANTI-SEMITISM. LEADERS SAY THAT THEY ARE WORKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROTECT LOCAL INSTITUTIONS, AND TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE TIES TO ISRAEL. AND AS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP MONITORS THE STRIKES AND ESCALATING TENSIONS FROM HIS MAR-A-LAGO HOME, SECURITY REMAINS TIGHT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS THEY’RE WORKING CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS AND HAVE EXTRA RESOURCES READY TO DEPLOY IF NEEDED. OFFICIALS, THOUGH, SAY THERE IS NO CURRENT THREAT TO THE AREA. PEOPLE ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING IN OKEECHOBEE ARE NOW AT THE CENTER OF A SUSPECT SEARCH. DEPUTIES SAY THIS GROUP IS ACCUSED OF TARGETING TREASURE COAST, WALMARTS AND OTHER LOCAL RETAILERS WITH FAKE CREDIT CARDS. DEPUTIES SAY THEY BELIEVE THE SUSPECTS MAY HAVE LOCAL CONNECTIONS, SO IF YOU RECOGNIZE THEM, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU. NIKKI, RIGHT NOW TRACKING A COUPLE OF SHOWERS MOVING IN FROM THE WEST. AND WE WILL HAVE SOME MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOME ISOLATED SHOWERS AND STORMS THROUGHOUT THIS AFTERNOON. AND YOU WILL NOTICE IT’S ALSO GOING TO BE THE CASE FOR YOUR MONDAY AND TUESDAY. AND YOU CAN SEE HERE IN YOUR FIRST WARNING WEATHER SEVEN-DAY FORECAST. WE WILL BE DRYING OUT TOWARDS THE MIDWEEK. TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN IN THE UPPER 70S AND LOW 80S EACH AND
Florida leaders react to U.S. service members killed in Operation Epic Fury
Updated: 2:18 PM EST Mar 1, 2026
The U.S. Central Command announced Monday morning that three U.S. service members were killed in action and five were seriously injured as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsCentral Command added that several other service members sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. They are expected to return to duty.Florida senators and house of representative members reacted to the news on social media on Sunday:Sen. Rick Scott (Republican)“Ann and I are lifting up the fallen and injured soldiers and their families in our prayers. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and unwavering devotion to our country.”Sen. Ashley Moody (Republican)“This morning a grateful nation mourns the loss of three U.S. service members killed in Operation Epic Fury. We pray for their families and the five others who have been injured. America will never forget them or stop lifting up and honoring those that bravely and heroically answered the call to serve.”Rep. Brian Mast (Republican)“Three American servicemembers have been killed while defending the United States of America. To them, I say, I love you and I’m proud to be your brother-in-arms.”Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democrat)“The news of three U.S. service members who have fallen and numerous others injured in the aftermath of Operation Epic Fury is tragic. My deepest condolences to their families and I hope for a full recovery for the injured. May the memory of those lost be for a blessing. As for the Iranian regime, it is well-known worldwide for its murderous actions, its arming and funding of violent terror groups, for brutalizing its own people, and its continued work toward nuclear weaponization. Iran’s rulers have blood on their hands. They can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and must be held accountable for threatening the safety of Americans and regional partners, including our ally Israel.The status quo was unacceptable. The Iranian regime is committed to terror and the threat they pose to peace has left the world on the brink of war for decades. That cannot continue. President Trump must now comply with the War Powers Act and immediately consult Congress before any further action is taken. Americans deserve to understand the objectives, risks, and plan for the day after. Congress did not authorize yesterday’s action. The information we have received is unclear about how Trump’s objectives will be accomplished. Under the Constitution, the President does not have a blank check to act without consulting Congress or telling the American people what comes next. Especially when American service members’ lives are on the line. Congress and the American people must be consulted and informed going forward.”President Donald Trump, a Republican, has not released a statement on the deaths and injuries of the service members as of early Sunday afternoon.
The U.S. Central Command announced Monday morning that three U.S. service members were killed in action and five were seriously injured as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
Central Command added that several other service members sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. They are expected to return to duty.
Florida senators and house of representative members reacted to the news on social media on Sunday:
Sen. Rick Scott (Republican)
“Ann and I are lifting up the fallen and injured soldiers and their families in our prayers. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and unwavering devotion to our country.”
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Left to right: U.S. Florida Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody along with U.S. Florida House Rep. Brian Mast comment after U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously injured during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Sen. Ashley Moody (Republican)
“This morning a grateful nation mourns the loss of three U.S. service members killed in Operation Epic Fury. We pray for their families and the five others who have been injured. America will never forget them or stop lifting up and honoring those that bravely and heroically answered the call to serve.”
Rep. Brian Mast (Republican)
“Three American servicemembers have been killed while defending the United States of America. To them, I say, I love you and I’m proud to be your brother-in-arms.”
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democrat)
“The news of three U.S. service members who have fallen and numerous others injured in the aftermath of Operation Epic Fury is tragic. My deepest condolences to their families and I hope for a full recovery for the injured. May the memory of those lost be for a blessing. As for the Iranian regime, it is well-known worldwide for its murderous actions, its arming and funding of violent terror groups, for brutalizing its own people, and its continued work toward nuclear weaponization. Iran’s rulers have blood on their hands. They can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and must be held accountable for threatening the safety of Americans and regional partners, including our ally Israel.
Anadolu
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 22: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) speaks at a press conference with other House Democrats on temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants, set to expire in early February, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The status quo was unacceptable. The Iranian regime is committed to terror and the threat they pose to peace has left the world on the brink of war for decades. That cannot continue. President Trump must now comply with the War Powers Act and immediately consult Congress before any further action is taken. Americans deserve to understand the objectives, risks, and plan for the day after. Congress did not authorize yesterday’s action. The information we have received is unclear about how Trump’s objectives will be accomplished. Under the Constitution, the President does not have a blank check to act without consulting Congress or telling the American people what comes next. Especially when American service members’ lives are on the line. Congress and the American people must be consulted and informed going forward.”
President Donald Trump, a Republican, has not released a statement on the deaths and injuries of the service members as of early Sunday afternoon.