Five Things to Know Today: Friday, Aug. 12

1) Today's weather? Expect mostly sunny, with a high near 93. It'll likely feel like 106, though. So drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Also, there's a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms to cool us off after noon, according to the National Weather Service.

2) Need to fill up on the cheap? The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.44 (cash, regular) at St. George Gas Service, 2000 Bayshore Blvd (at Michigan Avenue intersection), on TampaGasPrices.com.

3) Today is the second Friday of the month! You know what that means, Dunedin: It's a reason to T.G.I.F. and head downtown this evening for .

4) Check out one of our new food bloggers! lets us know where to find the best dishes in Dunedin and perhaps most importantly, answers the question, "where are the best fries?"

5) This is back-to-school weekend around the Bay area. Know where to go to catch and know what the schoop (get it? scoop?) about this (today through Aug. 14). (Click on the blue hyperlinks to see what information we found for you.)