Five Things to Know Today: Thursday, June 9

1) June is wedding month! If you’re tying the knot, there are fantastic settings on the beach to check out and .

2) Know of an animal that needs help or a home? Let know so she can write about them as our .

3)  Fort DeSoto was named the best beach for families by Parents magazine. Fort DeSoto isn’t far at all from the Pinellas strip of beaches and makes for a great daytrip!

4) If you’re into , there’s a going on tonight at 6 p.m. Join up and hit the water with your paddleboard friends.

5) Here's your Thursday forecast. It’s going to be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s with winds blowing 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.