Florida Sentinel Bulletin

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama appointed former field agent Julia Pierson as the next director of the U.S. Secret Service. Pierson is the first woman to ever hold the office. Pierson previously served as the Chief of Staff and the Assistant Director of the Office of Human Resources and Training for the Secret Service. A […]

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WASHINGTON  — Howard University says former President Bill Clinton will deliver the school’s commencement address in May. University President Sidney Ribeau said Tuesday that Clinton would deliver the speech on May 11. Ribeau says Clinton’s example as a leader, humanitarian and advocate and his commitment to public service will inspire the class of 2013. The […]

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KANSAS CITY, MO — Billy Ray Harris was once a homeless man who spent his days on the streets of Kansas City asking others for their change. Now, Harris has a part-time job, is over $180,000 richer and most importantly, was reunited with his family on Sunday’s episode of The Today Show. What caused such […]

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BRUNSWICK, GA — The lawyer for a suspect in the shooting death of a baby in a stroller says his client is “absolutely” not guilty. Public defender Kevin Gough said that 17-year-old De’Marquise Elkins, who is charged as an adult with murder, “is absolutely, 1,000% not guilty.” Gough spoke as he prepared for Elkins’ first […]

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Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards has died at a hospice at age 68. Richards, whose real name was Dennis Lussier, died Sunday at the Whatcom Hospice House, Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center spokeswoman Amy Cloud confirmed Monday. Richards had been battling esophageal cancer, according to a statement from Universal Music. As leader of the Motown […]

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Gucci Mane has turned himself in. The “Lemonade” rapper surrendered to authorities and was taken to the Fulton County jail in Atlanta. Mane has been charged with aggravated assault. As previously reported, a warrant was issued for Gucci’s arrest after a soldier accused the trouble rapper of going upside his head with a champagne bottle. According […]

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NEWARK, NJ — Singer Dionne Warwick owes nearly $10 million in back taxes and has filed for bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 petition filed this month in New Jersey, Warwick lists liabilities that include nearly $7 million owed to the Internal Revenue Service for the years 1991 to 1999 and more than $3 million in […]

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If any rappers are looking to flex their financial status, then a $91,500 Hermes shirt might do the trick. The luxury designer brand is selling a T-shirt made of crocodile and chiffon, rather than the breathable material known as cotton. Thanks to the price tag, the design has earned the title of being the most […]

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In a historic ceremony Friday, U. S. Representative Kathy Castor welcomed 59-year-old Army General Lloyd Austin, III during a change of command ceremony for U. S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base. Rep. Castor said, “today I was reminded that ending the war and bringing our troops home is one of the reasons I […]

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