Robert Boyd

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News Reporter at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

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Articles

Veterans and civilians come together on stage for one memorable performance

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

TAMPA, Fla. — Integrating back into regular day-to-day life can be a challenge for our military veterans. Here in Tampa Bay, there is a group that’s using the arts as a way to bridge that gap, and it will all be displayed on stage this weekend for one memorable performance. This marks the fifthanniversary of the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble. This year’s cast consists of 18 veterans and civilians.
Caribbean Heritage on full display in Tampa this weekend

4 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

TAMPA, Fla — June marks National Caribbean Heritage Month, and there is a local organization that is bringing music, art and food from the islands to Tampa Bay for a celebration you won’t find anywhere else. “West Central Florida is actually one of the largest populations of Caribbean people in the United States,” said Roxeanne Bartley, with The Caribbean American National Development Organization, also known as CANDO.
Tampa student graduates college at 18, helps fellow teens achieve their dreams

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

TAMPA, Fla. — ABC Action News first introduced you to Bhavya Bansal back in 2023 when she graduated from high school at the age of 16. Well, she’s done it again, this time graduating from college at the age of 18. “Just because your dreams look different or are not something that have been done before, it doesn’t mean that you can’t do it,” said Bansal, who was valedictorian of her Middleton High School graduating class with an 11.3 GPA.
Church opens art gallery, gives Christians outlet for religious-themed work

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A new art gallery in Clearwater has opened in an unlikely place, a local church. Parishioners say, it’s about time artists who specialize in Christian themes have a place to display their work. Artist Jeanne Steitz has been waiting more than 30 years in some cases to showcase her religious-themed artwork, not because she didn’t want to, but because she said galleries just weren’t that receptive. Then she came across the Foynes Gallery, located at St. Cecelia Catholic Church.
From worst to first, teenage obstacle course star never gave up

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — When some people finish in last place, they tend to give up. But not 14-year-old Avery Coccia. It just made her try that much harder, and now she’s a Spartan champion. From the backyard to the bedroom to the workout room, Coccia has turned her whole house into an obstacle course.
Live mural painting consumes the Dali Museum's newest exhibit

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s not often that the public gets to watch an exhibit being installed at a museum and speak with the artists involved, but the Dali Museum is giving visitors that opportunity this weekend. As you walk into the new exhibit, "Outside In, New Murals Inspired by Dali," you’re greeted with heavy-duty machinery, paint cans and artists on ladders. “We’ve never done anything like this.
Recording studio responsible for emergence of death metal is honored

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — When you think about the history of music in America, cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Nashville may come to mind. But Tampa Bay has its own slice of music history in Temple Terrace. Music fans around the world know the original Morrisound Recording studio as the birthplace of death metal. This month, they were honored with a plaque by the Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council.
Students create artwork for 'Future Voter' stickers to be handed out across the county

2 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Robert Boyd

Students create artwork for ‘Future Voter’ stickers to be handed out across the county HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — You may not be able to vote until you’re 18, but according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office, it’s never too early to get involved in the process. It’s all part of their annual VoteHillsborough Art Contest. “We are getting these people engaged at an early age, and they are going to learn about the voting process.
Students create artwork for ‘Future Voter’ stickers to be handed out across the county ...Middle East

2 weeks ago | en.pressbee.net | Robert Boyd

By Robert Boyd Click here for updates on this story HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — You may not be able to vote until you’re 18, but according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office, it’s never too early to get involved in the process. It’s all part of their annual VoteHillsborough Art Contest. “We are getting these people engaged at an early age, and they are going to learn about the voting process.
Students create artwork for 'Future Voter' stickers to be handed out across the county

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Robert Boyd

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — You may not be able to vote until you're 18, but according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office, it’s never too early to get involved in the process. It’s all part of their annual VoteHillsborough Art Contest. “We are getting these people engaged at an early age, and they are going to learn about the voting process.