Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Monday, March 2, and here is what you need to know.
Meta launches scam prevention tools to fight fraud
National Consumer Protection Week is now underway. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank is trying to help you stay one step ahead of scammers by highlighting some of the top strategies they use to steal your personal information or hard-earned money. This morning, he learned Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is rolling out new features to better detect messages that could put you at risk.
U.S. and Israel launch attack on Iran
The United States and Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran overnight, as President Donald Trump signaled the military assault on Iranian targets could continue for weeks. Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the U.S. attacks on Iran, the military announced Sunday, marking the first American casualties. The three who were killed were U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Kuwait as part of a unit that oversees supplies and logistics. Following the strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders, Iran’s counterattacks have struck U.S. bases in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Browns to begin groundbreaking of new stadium in Brook Park
Today is a big day for the Cleveland Browns as the team’s stadium project is set to break ground in Brook Park. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam made the announcement last month, setting today as the target date during the introduction of new Browns head coach Todd Monken. When complete, the new Huntington Bank Field will have more than 67,000 seats and be capable of hosting NFL games, NCAA Final Four soccer matches and concerts.
New health center opening in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood
Neighborhood Family Practice will officially open the new Ann B. Reichsman Community Health Center today. It expands comprehensive health care access in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood and anchors a broader mixed-use redevelopment aimed at strengthening community stability. The new center is part of a development that also includes affordable housing and on-site childcare, led by Metro West Community Development Organization. The integration of these resources reinforces access to care while supporting long-term neighborhood revitalization.
Cleveland Restaurant Week begins today
Cleveland Restaurant Week begins today and runs until March 14. It invites diners to explore three-course menus priced at $39 and up at some of Northeast Ohio’s most influential, locally owned restaurants. Comfort Cle will join us in studio this morning with a preview of some of the great food you can enjoy.
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Your forecast
Frigid start to the day, but the afternoon sun will help. Lower 40s today. Middle 40s tomorrow, but rain is coming back to the forecast. Possibly freezing rain early, then all rain after Tuesday's a.m. drive.
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impact
Beginning today, the southbound lanes on SR 261/All America Bridge in Akron will be closed through early June for bridge repairs. The detour is Tallmadge Avenue to Howard Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard. The northbound lanes on the bridge reopen today.
The U.S. Route 6 Bridge project in Willoughby Hills is now closed. ODOT is working on a full replacement of the bridge. The bridge will be closed through October. The detour is Som Center Road to Interstate 90 to U.S. 20 to Richmond Avenue.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to weather or crashes.
