Abstract: Optical wireless communication (OWC) refers to transmission in unguided propagation media through the use of optical carriers, i.e., visible, infrared (IR), and ultraviolet (UV) bands. In ...

Rachel Tucker joined the News Channel 8 team in June 2022. She’s had a hand in covering everything from hurricanes, to elections, to local breaking news, and of course, those wacky stories you’ll only ...

Abstract: The three-node relay channel with a Gaussian source is studied for transmission subject to a low-delay constraint. A design algorithm for joint source¿channel mappings is proposed and ...

Since joining WFLA-TV in 1988, general assignment reporter Jeff Patterson has covered a wide variety of stories in the Tampa Bay area. Having previously worked in News Channel 8’s ‘8 On Your Side’ ...

You can now watch WRIC content, including 8News’ local programming and special community coverage, on your smart TV. It’s available now for free download and ...

The Season 8 finale of TLC’s hit reality series “1000-lb Sisters,” starring sisters Amy and Tammy, airs Tuesday, March 10 at 9 p.m. ET, and a shocking confrontation may derail Amy’s big wedding day.