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1. Nikolas Cruz set to plead guilty to Parkland massacre
Nikolas Cruz is set to plead guilty to 17 counts of first-degree murder in the 2018 massacre at a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
2. Palm Beach County School Board to vote on Superintendent Mike Burke's contract
The Palm Beach County School Board on Wednesday will vote to approve an official contract for Mike Burke, making him the permanent superintendent of the school district.
3. Riviera Beach considers bringing back popular waterfront seafood restaurant
Council members in Riviera Beach will vote Wednesday night on a plan to rebuild the popular Crab Pot restaurant. If the site plan for the restaurant is approved, the project's developer said he would finally be able to move forward and begin the permitting process.
4. Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress
The committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted 9-0 to adopt a contempt report against Steve Bannon. It’s the first process in holding Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena.
5. 'Impact 100' kicks off new season of philanthropy
Today kicks off a new season of philanthropy for women through "Impact 100," which has awarded millions of dollars in grants over the years to local nonprofits hoping to make a difference in the community.
Today's Forecast
Highs in the mid-80s, comfy weather with low humidity. Plenty of sunshine and still a bit breezy.
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On This Day In History
The Sydney Opera House opened on Oct. 20, 1973, after 14 years of construction. Regarded as one of the most distinct architectural buildings in the world, the opera house became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
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