5 Things to Know Today: Friday, July 22

1) Even though Gulfport didn't take home the title for "Best for Food" in the Rand McNally/ USA Today "Best of the Road" contest, there's still time to try out the Best of the Road Sampler Plates in Gulfport. The special menu items are offered at 15 local restaurants until Saturday. Check out our story and vote for your favorite sampler plate!

2) Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out "GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview" for ideas! Did we forget something? Add it on the post and/or in our "Events" tab.

3) Do you like history? The Gulfport Historical Museum is looking for "history buffs" to help them research some of the items on display in the museum. For more information call (727) 327-0505.

4) Attention Freshman! Freshman Orientation at Boca Ciega High School is Tuesday August 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Students will be able to tour the school, get information about clubs and get questions answered. For more information check out the school's website.

5) Here is your Friday forecast! We have a 30% chance of rain mainly after 2 p.m. It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Expect a southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west southwest. Tonight, we have a 30% chance of rain mainly before 8 p.m. It'll be partly cloudy with a low around 80. We should have a north wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast.