WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Here are the tales with probably the most watched movies from final week.
Asian Lungworm present in Pythons threatens Florida’s native snakes
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A recent discovery of the Asian lungworm in Palm Beach County has raised issues about the way forward for Florida’s native snake populations.
Researchers consider this invasive parasite, doubtless launched by Burmese pythons, is now affecting different snake species, probably resulting in illness and demise.
The Burmese python, not native to Florida, seems to have some immunity to the lungworm.
“Pythons have the benefit that they’re developed with this parasite, so it is one thing that is native to their native vary.” stated Melissa Miller, an ecologist with the University of Florida.
Romanian mob makes use of Bluetooth skimmers to steal debit card data: Martin County Sheriff
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The Romanian mob is claimed to be sending hundreds of fraudsters into the U.S. to steal your debit card info, and so they’re doing it by placing a brand new twist on the old card skimmer rip-off.
Now, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office is sending out an alert of their very own. Deputies say in case you assume it received’t occur right here, assume once more as a result of it already has.
Authorities are at all times warning folks to double-check card readers on the retailer or gasoline station, and ensure it’s not unfastened or shaky. But now we’re studying of a brand new Bluetooth skimmer gadget that you simply doubtless received’t have the ability to see.
Man forces estranged spouse to ship electronic mail to coworkers earlier than he kills her in murder-suicide
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The man who shot and killed his estranged spouse in entrance of his two youngsters had approached the household in disguise with a firearm and made his spouse ship an electronic mail to her coworkers which prompted concern, states a brand new report from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD).
According to PSLPD on Friday, March 29 officers responded to a 911 name that was made by the coworkers of Jamie Felix, who was a trainer at Manatee Ok-8 School. The coworkers advised police that they’d obtained a “suspicious electronic mail” from Felix and it had prompted them concern as a result of they knew she was going by way of a divorce together with her estranged husband, 60-year-old Ray Felix.
Thousands of kids will lose Medicaid protection on Easter Sunday
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — “This has put my wife and I under serious, serious stress,”
Chris Basile came upon this month that his daughter, Krista, is shedding her Medicare protection after her annual renewal. Her protection will drop on Monday, April 1st.
The 17-year-old has myocarditis – a critical, although uncommon situation – brought on by an irritation of the guts muscle. It can result in chest ache, coronary heart failure, and sudden demise.
