Florida Sentinel Bulletin

JOHNATHAN SHEPPARD THERESA CRUZ   The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former Henderson Hammock Charter School teacher for inappropriate conduct against a student. On May 6, 2024, detectives arrested Johnathan Sheppard, 38, for inappropriately touching a student and for sending inappropriate text messages during the 2023-2024 school year. Sheppard was suspended on April […]

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LEVITACUS RIGGINS    The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate. On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, detention staff at the Falkenburg Road Jail conducted a well-being check on Levitacus Cymande Riggins, 50, at which time he was found unresponsive. Deputies and medical staff attempted life saving measures that were unfortunately unsuccessful. […]

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Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers Rendering of new African American Arts and Cultural Center   By MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer           Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers wants to hear from the Black community.     Residents are invited to provide feedback on the plans showing the layout of Hillsborough County’s new African American Arts and […]

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     The Tampa Bay History Center is set to host two significant events in May to mark the historical impact of the Emancipation Proclamation in Florida, starting with Tampa Emancipation Day on Monday, May 6, 2024.       Scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. James at ENCORE®, located at 1202 North Governor Street, […]

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MORRIS LEE WILLIAMS, SR.   BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor        A longtime educator, who was also very popular with his fraternity, passed away last Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born and raised in Port Tampa City, Morris Lee Williams, Sr. was 88 years old. His twin sister, Dr. Doris Williams Campbell, preceded him in […]

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ED DWIGHT       In 1961, Edward Joseph (Ed)  Dwight hoped to become the first Black astronaut in space. But he never made it. Now, at 90 years old, Dwight will get the chance to finally experience space onboard Blue Origin’s upcoming mission into Earth’s atmosphere.     Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to enter […]

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ICEY This week’s Spotlight feature is Icey, and she’s confident she will have a successful future, and her energy and self -confidence will convince anyone that she is very dedicated to being successful. Icey is not intimidated by stumbling blocks along her path, and says those things only make her stronger. Congratulations to Icey as […]

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Nationwide — LM Flowers and her sister, Skie Harris have made history as the founders of Sis Art, the first woman-owned and artist-owned manufacturer of art supplies in the United States of America. Their journey, which commenced in 2019, has completely reshaped the landscape of the art supply industry. Sis Art is an art supply brand that […]

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