Science & Technology

MOSI presents Skywatch

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

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 12:47pm

Tampa, Florida -- Discover the wonders of the sky through MOSI telescopes, or bring a telescope and discover planets, stars and galaxies in the night sky.

Skywatch is a free event, but donations are welcome. Skywatch begins at sundown on March 17. Viewing will be canceled if it is raining or cloudy.

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Hillsborough Co. Republican Party launches new website

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

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 12:49am

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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Check out FIRST LEGO League Expo at MOSI

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

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 4:25pm

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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Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office launches mobile website

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

Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 10:34am

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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10 News In Your Neighborhood goes mobile

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

Sunday, December 11th, 2011, 11:00am

If you've ever wished you could have your local news and events from 10 News at your fingertips anytime, well, your wish has come true! 10 News In Your Neighborhood is now mobile.

Simply go to your city's website on your phone's web browser, bookmark the site to your home screen and voila...10 News In Your Neighborhood is at your disposal anytime, anywhere.

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County to celebrate Electric Car Charging Station Initiative

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

Friday, December 9th, 2011, 2:42pm

County to celebrate Electric Car Charging Station Initiative

Hillsborough County, FL -- Join Hillsborough County to celebrate the installation of the County’s first electric car charging station, located at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12. This electric car charging station is the first of several to be installed at County facilities over the coming months.

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Saturday is Five Dollar Day at MOSI!

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

Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 3:37pm

Tampa, FL - On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is offering all visitors admission to MOSI for only $5.

Five Dollar Day allows guests access to MOSI exhibit galleries, including The Amazing You exhibition, TARGET AMERICA: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause, Kids In Charge! and a 3-D film in The Coleman Science Works Theater.

Admission also includes one standard IMAX® Dome Theatre ticket to Rescue, an inspirational and exciting film about international response to humanitarian crises.

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