Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The long arm of Uncle Sam has caught up with yet another rapper. Fat Joe was sentenced to four months in prison stemming from his failure to pay federal income taxes. The platinum-selling artist, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, apologized to his family and supporters before being sentenced Monday in federal court in Newark. […]

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Chris Brown’s representatives have responded to the allegations, calling them “totally false.” In a statement to USA Today, Brown rep Nicole Perna says, “Upon speaking with witnesses, security and the owner of the club, it has been proven that said patron caused the physical harm to herself in her belligerent state.” A 24-year-old woman is […]

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Time To Wake Up BY CLARENCE BARR, II While the world was being riveted by the Trayvon Martin murder trial and the hilariously bad “Knock-Knock” joke used by one of George Zimmerman’s attorney during opening statements, something interesting was happening in Washington D. C. The Supreme Court made the shocking decision to repeal the Voting […]

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Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was formally charged Wednesday afternoon with murder, more than a week after a body was found near his Massachusetts home. Hernandez was also charged with several counts of unlawful possession of firearms. Wearing a white V-neck shirt, red sports shorts, and handcuffs in Attleboro District Court, Hernandez […]

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There is very little chance of Dwight Howard re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to sources close to the situation. Howard is willing to forgo the extra $30 million the Lakers can pay him to play for a coach and in a system he feels will better use his skill set, one […]

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BOSTON — The champion of the men’s 2013 Boston Marathon returned his winner’s medal to Mayor Thomas Menino on Sunday to honor the city and those killed and injured in the bombings near the finish line of one of the world’s top running events. “Sport holds the power to unify and connect people all over […]

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As the New England Patriots cut ties with tight end Aaron Hernandez while he’s embroiled in a murder investigation, the Cleveland Browns have followed suit with rookie linebacker Ausar Walcott. Signed a week ago, Walcott was released today by the AFC North franchise in the wake of him being charged with first-degree attempted murder after […]

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This week’s Spotlight feature, Angie, makes you wish why you haven’t stepped up to be the next feature. This young lady hails from Miami, but is currently a student at the University of South Florida. Angie is a lover of the beach, spending time with her family, and is never shy when the camera is […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor The United States Small Business Development Corporation (USSDBC), a federal and state contact vendor, non-profit agency and minority governed economic development firm) is proud to announce that it has saved bay area businesses over 1,000,000 in retail spending toward the establishment & development of small businesses this year. […]

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