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5 Things To Know for Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021

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Posted at 6:36 AM, Oct 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-19 06:36:10-04

While you were sleeping, we compiled the biggest stories of the day in one place. Each story has a quick and easy summary, so you're prepared for whatever the day brings. Just click on the links if you want to know more!

1. Parkland families settle suit with school district
The families of those killed, wounded and scarred in the 2018 Parkland school massacre have reached a $25 million settlement with the district.

Florida school massacre families settle suit with district

2. Palm Beach County's top health official to give COVID-19 update
Palm Beach County's top health official on Tuesday will provide an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic locally.

Palm Beach County health director Dr. Alina Alonso addresses county commissioners on Jan. 12, 2021.jpg
Palm Beach County health director Dr. Alina Alonso addresses county commissioners on Jan. 12, 2021.


3. Suspect arrested after Hollywood police officer fatally shot
An 18-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting a 28-year-old South Florida police officer during an altercation.

Suspect arrested after Hollywood police officer fatally shot

4. Boca Raton receives additional coronavirus relief funds to help struggling residents
Help is available for Boca Raton residents struggling to pay their mortgage, rent or electric bill. The city is reopening its online rental assistance portal for those hit hard by the pandemic.

Boca Raton receives funds to help struggling residents

5. Trump sues to block Jan. 6 committee from getting White House documents
Former President Donald Trump is suing to stop the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol from obtaining documents from his administration.

Trump sues to block Jan. 6 committee from getting White House documents

Today's Forecast
The nice weather continues with highs in the mid-80s with mostly sunny skies, low humidity and breezy winds.

South Florida Tuesday afternoon forecast (10/19/21)

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First Alert Traffic
There are no major traffic tie-ups for your morning commute.

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On This Day In History
British General Charles Cornwallis signed terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau on Oct. 19, 1781, at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively ending the Revolutionary War and securing American independence.

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