5 things you need to know happening in Florida on Wednesday, May 25

TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Here are five things you need to know happening in Florida on Wednesday, May 25.

(1) Casey Anthony trial: Day 2

Wednesday is day 2 of the Casey Anthony murder trial in Orlando.

During opening arguments on Tuesday, Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, stunned observers telling the jury that little Caylee Anthony drowned in her family's swimming pool and that Casey was abused by her father, George Anthony, when she was in elementary school.

George Anthony was the first witness prosecutors called to the stand when testimony began. He denied the allegations he abused Casey.

Casey Anthony is facing first degree murder charges in the death of her daughter, Caylee, in 2008. If convicted, she could be sentenced to death.

(2) UCF Deepwater Horizon oil spill presentation

Scientists from Florida's universities and marine research institutions will be at the University of Central Florida for a two-day public presentation beginning on Wednesday. They will discuss the latest findings how last year's Deepwater Horizon oil spill is impacting the Gulf of Mexico's ecosystem.

This will be the first time scientists who are members of the Florida Institute of Oceanography have collectively gathered to present their data.

Twenty-seven research projects spanning a variety of potential impacts of the oil were funded last year with $10 million provided by BP. A complete list of research projects can be found here .

The event will be held at the Fairwinds Alumni Center. Presentations will begin today at 3:00 p.m.

Additional information on the Florida Institute of Oceanography, its member institutions and the BP-funded projects can be found at fio.usf.edu .

(3) Bruins vs. Lightning game 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to avoid being eliminated from the NHL playoffs on Wednesday when they take on the Boston Bruins at the St. Pete Times Forum.

In game 5 on Monday night, the Bruins beat the Lightning 3-1 at the TD Garden. Boston goaltender Tim Thomas made 33 saves keeping the potent Tampa Bay offense to just a single first period goal.

Lightning coach Guy Boucher announced he will go with Dwayne Roloson in the net for game 6. Roloson had been pulled in games 3 and 4 but has a 6-0 lifetime record in playoff elimination games.

Faceoff is set for 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit lightning.nhl.com .

(4) Garrison Channel dyed blue

The Tampa Bay Lightning is teaming up with the Florida Aquarium and Yacht StarShip to dye Garrison Channel Blue for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The water will begin to be dyed blue starting at 5:00 p.m.

Lightning fans can come out to Cotanchobee Park starting at 4:30 p.m. for a chance to win a pair of Channelside tickets to Game 6. A winner will be selected at 6:00 p.m.

The first 100 fans to arrive after 4:30 p.m. will receive Bolts Nation bags.

The dye being used is an eco friendly product and has been approved by the Environmental Protection Commission and the Florida Aquarium.

(5) Jackson Browne concert

Jackson Browne will bring his 2011 Solo Acoustic Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Wednesday.

This is Browne's first return to Ruth Eckerd Hall since his sold out performance in 2009. Browne will be playing both his guitar and piano and will perform songs from his entire body of work.

The 62-year-old singer-songwriter has sold over 17 million albums in the United States. Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.

He topped the charts with four consecutive top 10 albums from 1976 to 1983: The Pretender, Running on Empty, Hold Out and Lawyers in Love.

For more information, call (727) 791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com .

To learn more about Jackson Browne, visit his official website at www.jacksonbrowne.com .