Robert Boyd
WFTS
Tampa, FL, United States
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Tampa's poster pup for new cancer treatment
A few years ago, Bailey, the Boxer, may have lost her tail to cancer, but thanks to a new treatment called Stelfonta, one shot into the tumor was all it took to recover and keep her tail. → Read More
Plant City couple volunteer at Strawberry Festival more than 45 years after first date at annual event
Clay and Robin Cunningham had their first date at the Florida Strawberry Festival back in 1977. Now they volunteer at the annual event. → Read More
St. Pete historian shares knowledge through Black History Bike Tour
Josette Green has been studying black history in St. Pete for the past 20 years, so she decided to share all that knowledge in a free tour that combines history and exercise. → Read More
Girl Scout Cookie season revs up in Tampa
An estimated 1.7 million Girl Scout Cookies are expected to be sold in Tampa Bay this season thanks to the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. → Read More
USF alumni, giving back to students of today through Black Leadership Network
Once a month, USF African American alumni from The Black Leadership Network give back their time, money and knowledge to help African American students of today. → Read More
Shear Madness brings back old memories for director
When Bruce Jordan first wrote, directed and acted in his rendition of Shear Madness more than 40 years ago, he never could have imagined the longevity it would have. → Read More
Gronk gives Super Bowl tickets to man who advocates for fellow veterans
St. Pete vet Marc McCabe was given two free tickets to the Super Bowl thanks to Rob Gronkowski and USAA. → Read More
Student fashion designers shine on runway at Dali Benefit Teen Fashion Show
The annual Fashion Design at the Dali Benefit Teen Fashion Show featured 22 high school designers showing off their creations on the runway at Nieman Marcus in Tampa Thursday night. → Read More
Stageworks receives gift of owning its own theater
Stageworks was given a $2.45 million gift when Mercury Advisors stopped renting to the nonprofit and gave them their theater in Channelside, where they have been performing shows since 2012. → Read More
Everyone is barking about the Gulfport pet mayoral race
The candidates have all been officially named, with 14 dogs, two cats and one guinea pig in the running for the third annual Gulfport Pet Mayoral race. → Read More
Rapper living with autism records inspirational music video in Dunedin
Life has gone full circle for Jenn Posey, who was once bullied for living with autism, and is now working with junior high kids of today on an inspirational music video about autism awareness. → Read More
Retired St. Pete man starts own tour company
Bob Marcus has worked a lot of unique jobs during his time in Tampa Bay, but he didn't find his true calling until he retired and started Bay Area Info Tours. → Read More
Tennis player serving up inspiration at age 100
Teddy Spodarek is celebrating his 100th birthday doing what he loves, playing tennis with friends and inspiring others. → Read More
Ringling Museum gives local artists the chance to be a star
The Ringling Museum recently launched the Micro WIP Program, offering Sarasota and Manatee County artists an opportunity to perform in front of a real audience at the Historic Asolo Theater. → Read More
High school sweethearts tackle rare genetic disease
Elisa Parks watched her mother and sister die due to Huntington's Disease, yet her and her husband Joe stay optimistic as they help raise awareness and money in hopes of a cure. → Read More
Creative Junk Therapy in Brandon turns trash into art
The non-profit organization, Creative Junk Therapy in Brandon is taking thousands of pounds of donated reusable materials from across the community and turning them into artwork. → Read More
Tampa radio host spends a week on toy tower
This is the 11th year that Orlando Davis and Wild 94.1 climbed up to the Toy Tower to encourage their listeners to give to children in need. → Read More
Black Restaurant Week comes to Tampa Bay
Black Restaurant Week comes to Tampa Bay Nov. 11-20, including 20 different eateries serving specialty dishes. → Read More
Coffee company and artists team up to give back
Every season, Kahwa Coffee will sell a new can of coffee designed by a St. Petersburg artist, with all net proceeds going back to the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance. → Read More
Feeding Tampa Bay hands out thousands of meals to residents without power
Feeding Tampa Bay set up four emergency distribution sites on Friday handing out ready to eat meals to thousands of residents, many of whom are living without power. → Read More