Florida Sentinel Bulletin

While authorities continue their search for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, more about his motivation for shooting cops, and killing a couple has been revealed. According to his manifesto, the shooting spree was brought on by racism, and other injustices he witnessed while on the force. He wrote more than 10,000 words about the LAPD, asserting […]

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Jesse Jackson Jr. is considering a plea deal from federal authorities who are investigating whether he misused campaign funds. The former representative may serve prison time if he accepts the deal. “Significant jail time is now definitely a part of the deal,” said a source close to the probe. “But I think [Jackson’s wife] Sandi, […]

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Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree was suspended without pay after it was learned that he was having sex with a woman whose child-support case was pending in his court. McCree was paid $12,000 a month prior to his suspension. McCree’s pay will be held in escrow until disciplinary proceedings against him are completed. He […]

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As expected, the Grammy Awards gave a lot of love to Jay-Z, Kanye West, Adele and Frank Ocean, who marked a breakthrough year with six nominations, two wins, and his debut awards performance with the song, “Forrest Gump.” Taking place at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, host LL Cool J began the annual […]

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Soul songstress Mary J. Blige was hit with a lawsuit Thursday that accuses her of defaulting on a $500,000 bank loan. The New York State Supreme Court filed document brought against Blige by Bank of America states that she took out a loan in 2005 and failed to make payments on it after June of […]

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Influential jazz icon Donald Byrd died Monday at the age of 80. The trumpeter’s passing was confirmed by his nephew, Alex Bugnon, and the cause of death is undisclosed. Throughout his career, Byrd worked with musical icons, such as Art Blakely, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonius Monk, and Herbie Hancock. In the ’70s, he formed […]

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Like the so many music fans, Michelle Williams is excited about the possibility of a Destiny Child’s reunion. After her surprise appearance alongside Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé at this year’s Super Bowl, the Broadway actress was happy just to be on stage with her former group members. R&B singer Keyshia Cole came under fire earlier […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor In a few days, the streets will be busy as florists rush to make deliveries for the Valentine’s Day holiday. However, are flowers and candy really what your significant other wants? This year, Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 12th. The Sentinel posed the questions, ‘What do women prefer […]

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U. S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced the addition of new staff members to work in the areas of Constituent Services, Outreach, Communications and Legislative Services.  Six new employees have been added to the Congresswoman’s staff. The new employees are: Ms. Rita Cotter will work in the Tampa Bay area as a constituent services representative to […]

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