Florida Sentinel Bulletin

WASHINGTON  — Stevie Wonder is calling off a concert for a group that raises money for the Israeli military. Wonder had been scheduled to perform Dec. 6 for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, which raises money for Israeli soldiers and their families. Wonder said the United Nations recommended canceling his performance because he is […]

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Grieving family and friends came together at Trinity Chapel in Powder Springs, Georgia on Saturday afternoon to say their final farewells to 17-year-old Jordan Davis, who was gunned down by accused shooter Michael Dunn, 45, at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida on November 23rd. Dunn claims that he felt threatened by the teen — […]

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Newark Mayor Cory Booker would be favored by a majority of Democrats to replace N. J. Senator Frank Lautenberg, should he choose not to run for re-election in 2014, according to a new poll. The Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling firm has found that 48 percent of N.J. Democrats back Booker, which puts him far ahead […]

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The mother of a Michigan college student has launched an online petition to have her deceased son’s $10,000 student loan forgiven because she says she cannot pay it back. Ella Edwards’ only child, Jermaine, was 24 when he suddenly passed away in 2009 while studying music production in college. He left behind three student loans. […]

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The NAACP is stepping up its fight to end the death penalty in the state of Maryland by vowing to mount its largest-ever effort in a state that has played a historic role in the civil rights movement. NAACP President Ben Jealous said that the organization has made ending the death penalty in Maryland a […]

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SMG Music Group, a Tampa Bay production company, announced plans for a concert to benefit Who Cares? We Care! This event brings inspiration, hope, and community-empowerment culminating in a live national recording featuring the world’s greatest gospel icons. Scheduled for Saturday December 8, 2010, the live recording of “The Pen of a Ready Writer” will […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer The Jefferson High School Dragon basketball team has welcomed new head coach, Eric Hayes, who is ready to embark on a new era at the school. Hayes, who lettered in three sports while a student at Tampa Catholic High School, said basketball has always been his favorite sport. […]

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On Tuesday, officials with Hillsborough County Animal Control along with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men for running a two-decade long dog fighting operation in Seffner. Animal Control spokesperson, Marti Ryan, said they received a tip about the operation, and acted immediately. “The call we received was about dogs with injuries or dead on […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor The investigation into the murder of a security guard led police to a teenager earlier this week. The teenager was in custody on other charges when the new charges were filed. According t0 the Tampa Police Department, the 21st murder in the City of Tampa took place when […]

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