Science & Technology

National Weather Service out of Ruskin improving its Doppler radar

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Friday, February 24th, 2012, 6:00pm

National Weather Service out of Ruskin improving its Doppler radar

Ruskin, Fla. -- The National Weather Service - Tampa Bay area - is located at 2525 14th Ave SE in Ruskin and is improving its Doppler radar serving West Central and Southwest Florida by installing the latest dual polarization technology.

Installation will begin Monday, Feb. 27 and will last approximately 12 days.

Organizers say this technology will give forecasters better information about heavy rainfall in flooding events, hail detection in thunderstorms, and even recognize whether precipitation is in the form of rain, snow or ice.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 11:49pm

Hillsborough Co. Republican Party launches new website

Hillsborough County, Fla. -- The Hillsborough County Republican Party has announced the launch of a newly designed website, HCRP.org, devoted to news, information and upcoming events pertaining to the local Republican Party and the Republican National Convention.

Visitors can find local general information about the Hillsborough County Republican Party, information on how to get involved, upcoming events, a list of local officials and resources to get in contact with them.

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Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 5:24pm

Craigslist 101 class being held at Ruskin library

Ruskin, Florida -- Adults can learn how to become a member, browse, search, and buy items on Craigslist at the Ruskin Branch library at 26 Dickman Drive Southeast in Ruskin on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended.

The class is being held in the Pauline Dickman Lawler Community Room from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Then from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. participants can take another class to learn how to create a listing, and sell items on Craigslist.

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Submitted by Atish Patel, Producer, 10 News at 6pm

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 3:25pm

Check out FIRST LEGO League Expo at MOSI

Tampa, FL -- Come take a look at the amazing work of young LEGO Engineers and learn about Food Safety and the art and science behind LEGO.

Junior FIRST LEGO League Teams in Florida will be exhibiting projects based on this year's theme: Snack Attack. In addition, FIRST teams in all age groups will be showcasing their robots and research projects.

Guests will have the chance to do a make & take activity to make lego-type objects out of MOSI's 3D-printer & plastic injector mold and vinyl decals. Plus, an additional rube-goldberg type building activity.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 9:34am

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office launches mobile website

Hillsborough County, FL -- Starting today, Jan. 5, voters who visit www.VoteHillsborough.org on their smartphones will find an enhanced mobile website designed to make navigation easier and more efficient.

The mobile site features four quick links allowing voters to check their registration status, request a Vote By Mail/Absentee Ballot, check the status of their Vote By Mail/Absentee Ballot, and locate their polling location.

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Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 11:28am

Ruskin, Florida -- If you have ever wanted to learn how to read eBooks, now is your chance.

A demonstration is being held at the SouthShore Regional Library at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 12:15 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

The demonstration will include the Overdrive Media Console and Adobe Digital Editions. Organizers say participants will learn how to check out and download eBooks to their PC or eReader too.

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Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011, 12:29pm

Telephone distribution in Ruskin for the deaf

Ruskin, Florida -- Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. provides free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired.

The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls.

The next telephone distribution event on Dec. 28 for the deaf is being held at the SouthShore Regional Library located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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