5 Things to Know Today: Friday, September 23

Children's Car Seat Inspections: Safety technicians from the Suncoast Safe KIDS Coalition will be available starting at 9:30 a.m. at the All Children's Hospital today to ensure that families are using the right child restraint while traveling, whether it is a car seat, booster seat or seat belt. 

Take Part or Volunteer at Mini Triathlon: It's not too late to sign up for the first-ever "Keep Gulfport Weird" Mini Triathlon on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m.

Get rid of Household Chemicals and Electronics: Clean out your garage, pantry, living room, ect and dispose of and recycle your household chemicals and electronics free of charge. The collection is on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at the Gulfport Recreation Center.

Help Needed for Fall Jubilee: The Pinellas County Historical Society is recruiting volunteers to assist at the 33rd annual Fall Jubilee, which will be held on Oct. 22 at Heritage Village in Largo.

Friday Forecast: We have a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 88 and heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming west southwest. Tonight, a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.