Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris will debate Donald Trump tonight (Tuesday) at 9 p.m. on ABC and ABC affiliates. Tune in!!

BARBARA McCOO LEWIS

…General Supervisor, Women’s Dept. COGIC

     Tampa, get ready for an inspirational event of monumental proportions! The renowned General Supervisor Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis, a beacon of faith and leadership, is set to grace our city with her presence, bringing her powerful message and transformative vision to our community.

      Save the Date: September 11, 2024, for a profound encounter at the Southwestern Florida Jurisdiction COGIC headquarter church: Brown Memorial COGIC, located at 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Tampa, FL, where the Bishop Anthony W. Gilyard, Jurisdictional Prelate and Supervisor Evelyn S. Cooper are the esteemed leaders.

     Dr. Lewis will share her incredible journey, profound insights as the seventh General Supervisor of the International Department of Women, but more importantly, the Word of God. Appointed by Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake (April 2017) and reappointed (2021) by Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Dr. Lewis is a guiding light in the Women’s Department of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC).

     Born to Pastor Richard and Mother Sue McCoo in Los Angeles, Dr. Lewis’ spiritual journey began at the tender age of nine. With a lifetime of dedication to her faith and the COGIC community, she brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to Tampa.

     Her impressive academic background includes degrees in Journalism and Theology, along with an honorary Doctorate degree, showcasing her commitment to both spiritual and intellectual growth. Dr. Lewis has served with distinction in various roles, from Jurisdictional Supervisor to the visionary leader behind the Hale Morris Lewis Senior Complex, a $4.7 million, 41-unit project, benefiting countless individuals in her community.

     Her leadership has also driven numerous initiatives, and extended far beyond the traditional realm, embracing technology and virtual platforms to spread the Gospel message, especially during challenging times.

     Dr. Lewis was married for 57 years to the late Bishop James A. Lewis. In 1970 she co-founded with her husband the New Antioch Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, and is currently the Church Mother. She has two sons, Elder James A. Lewis, Jr (wife, Sonya) and Administrative Assistant Jeffrey M. Lewis, who is her Pastor (wife, Floetta). She has two adult grandchildren, Shannon and Jeffrey, Jr.

     Join us for an unforgettable experience as Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis brings her spirit, wisdom, and inspiring vision to Tampa.

mentioned that PCAT needs volunteers for support roles and tutoring.

is the mother of two, and grandmother of three.

DEPUTY TIMOTHY WHITE

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shares with profound sadness and heavy hearts that a deputy took his own life Thursday in Tampa.

On August 29, 2024, at 5:28 p.m., a family member of Deputy Timothy White, 45, found him deceased in a vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The vehicle was located at the Tampa Fire Rescue Headquarters.

Deputy White worked with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years, most recently serving at the Hillsborough County Courthouse.

 According to published reports, he served as a medical assistant in the U. S. Army.

“I am devastated to learn that one of our own was suffering in silence,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said.

“The entire Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office grieves with Deputy White’s loved ones. To anyone in crisis, please know you are not alone; help is available.”

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, help is just a phone call away, call the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211.

“We would like to thank the men and women of Tampa Police Department for their support during this difficult time.”

Kanye West 

Kanye West Has Finally offloaded the Malibu mansion he’d gutted, reportedly in order to create a bomb shelter – and he’s taking a major financial loss in the process.

Ye bought the home for $57.3 million just three years ago in 2021, sunk money into it to gut it, abandoned the project, and then listed it for $53 million late last year. He later slashed the price because no one was biting.

TMZ reported last Monday (August 26) that a California-based “real estate crowdfunding firm” named Belwood Investments purchased the property earlier this month for $21 million, which makes for a nearly $40 million loss. The deal is set to close on September 3.

TAMPA POLICE WORK TO IDENTIFY AND ARREST ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

TAMPA, FL. (August 21, 2024) — The Tampa Police Department is asking the community to help identify the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the morning of August 9th, 2024.

The armed suspect, seen in the video, entered the 29th Street Grocery store located at 2802 N 29th St., where he pointed a gun, threatened the clerk, and demanded money. Thankfully, the employee was not injured.

Detectives are now releasing this video clip of the suspect and asking the community to take a good look. The suspect can be seen wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering pulled over his head. He was also wearing black and gray camouflage shorts, black Nike slides, and has a noticeable scar on his abdomen. He fled the scene northbound on 29th St. on a bicycle.

As Tampa Police detectives continue to gather evidence and develop leads in the case, they ask anyone with information that could help them to identify or locate this suspect to call the Tampa Police Department at 813.231.6130, or contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay by calling 800.873.TIPS (8477).