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5 Things to Know Today: Wednesday, June 29

Stetson students bring home awards, 70% chance of rain and more in "5 Things to Know Today."

1) Want to be a roller derby girl? The Pinellas County Roller Girls formed a new league in March 2011. The organization is always looking for more players. What's it like? Hear from members of the team in our video on Gulfport Patch.

2) It sounds like the "Fun Finders" are slated to get here in time for the 4th of July Celebration! Follow the Road Rally team on Facebook, Twitter and their blog to see where they've been so far!

3) Are you going to the final shuttle launch on Friday July 8, 2011? We want to hear from you. Email the editor at cherlene.willis@patch.com.

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4) Congratulations to ! Three students earned the top three awards at the 2011 Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition in Orlando on Thursday June 23, 2011.

5) Here is your Wednesday forecast! We have a 70% chance of rain with showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a high near 86. Expect a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest. Tonight, we have a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 78. Expect a west wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south.

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