Florida Sentinel Bulletin

A 34-year-old former professional athlete pleaded guilty to conspiracy to file a false income tax claim. He faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. According to the plea agreement, Freddie L. Mitchell, II, of Lakeland, entered the guilty plea on Friday. On November 30, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation […]

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The roll call of a Tampa Police Squad was interrupted Friday when gunshots filled the air. Following an investigation, a 20-year-old man was arrested and is being held at the Hillsborough County Jail without bond. He is alleged to have fired several shots after becoming engaged in a quarrel with his mother. According to police, […]

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  The Beauty Unlimited feature this week, is the unforgettable Sama. It’s not her fault that her face makes you want to see her more and more, but she’s humble and accepts it. Standing 5’8” tall, Sama’s hobbies are swimming, dancing, going to the gym, and entertaining her friends. In the future, she wants to […]

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This week’s Spotlight feature is the owner and founder of Jazzy Jewels, the lovely Alicia. Aside from being a successful businesswoman, Alicia is also a stunning beauty, and she makes heads turn no matter where she goes. Alicia has recently expanded her business, and expects nothing but great things in the future. When she’s not […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor Within the last month, two young men have been killed and five others injured by gun violence. In response to the violence in the community, one Tampa pastor has launched a program to address the problem. Last month, Pastor Antonio Hawkins, of Exciting Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer If you talk to Michael Trujillo, Senior Director of the Zonta Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, he will tell you there is something really special about one of his kids. Cory Poole, II is an 18-year-old senior at Chamberlain High School, who was […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor A former employee of a local finance company has entered a plea agreement in the theft of $2.2 million. Her husband entered a plea agreement last month. On Monday, Ms. Michelle Guy pleaded guilty  to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and one […]

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On Thursday evening, a candlelight vigil was held for 43-year-old Dametrius “Dean” Edwards, Jr. The vigil was held at Cyrus Green Center, 2101 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., where Edwards worked as a lifeguard for several years. The day before the vigil, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office charged his son with his murder. After […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor The next meeting of the “Save Our Youth” meeting will take place on Monday, March 11th. The meeting will take place at Exciting Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, in Grant Park, beginning at 7 p.m. Earlier this month, Pastor Antonio Hawkins called on the community in response […]

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