5 Things to Know Today: Friday August 5

Weekend Events: Art Walk, Boca Ciega Bay Cruise, Sock Hop, Benefits and more! Check out the details in "GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview"!

Little League Registration: If you missed the fall registration times for Gulfport Little League this week, don't worry, you can register online.

Hurricane Mitigation Grant: Pinellas County may be able to help low income homeowners make important home improvements with a Hurricane Mitigation Grant. Up to $20,000 is available to help residents prepare their home for storm season. The property must be the primary residence with a just value not to exceed $151,000 as listed by the Property Appraiser’s Office. For more information check out the county's website or call Community Development at (727) 464-8210 or email cdprograms@pinellascounty.org.

Back to School Guide: The Pinellas County School District has put together a Back to School Information Guide for the 2011-12 school year. You can check that out online by clicking on this link.

Friday Forecast: We have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. We should have a west southwest wind around 9 mph. Tonight, we have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy with a low around 83. We should have a north northwest wind between 6 and 9 mph.