5 Things to Know Today: Thursday, August 25

What are millage rates?: Pinellas County presents eTownHall: Truth in Millage tonight at from 7 - 8 p.m. Watch as panelists talk about why property owners receive the notice, what the information means and what millage rates are. Watch the event live on PCC-TV (Bright House Channel 622, Knology Channel 18 or Verizon Channel 44). For more information check out the Pinellas County website.

City Council Workshop: Everyone is welcome to attend the Gulfport City Council Workshop today, Aug. 25th at Gulfport City Hall at 3:30 p.m. On the agenda: 2012 Municipal Election, Waterfront parking and more. View and print the agenda on the city's website.

Emergency Crime Watch Meeting: There is an Emergency Crime Watch Meeting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Gulfport Neighborhood Center (1617 49th Street S.). The topic of the meeting will be the proposed outsourcing of the police dispatch to the Sheriffs' Department.

3K Pet Walk Yappy Hour: Join SPCA Tampa Bay and fellow animal lovers for the 3K Pet Walk Yappy Hour at 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House in Downtown St. Pete tonight from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Help build excitement for the 3k Pet Walk in October and rally teams to set and reach their fundraising goals. 

Thursday Forecast: We have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly sunny with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. We should have a northeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. Tonight, we have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it'll be mostly clear with a low around 81. North wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.