Florida Sentinel Bulletin

A disaster recovery center is now open in Hillsborough County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. The center, located at the University Area Community Development Center, 14013 N. 22nd St. (33613), is open 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p. […]

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On Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that five alleged gang members were sentenced to a total of 70 years in prison and 64 years of probation for their participation in a violent street gang from North Tampa known as the “Cross Fletcher Hot Boys.” The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the “Cross Fletcher […]

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Seconds after a gunman shot Allie Young in the neck in a crowded Colorado theater, a friend, Stephanie Davies, pulled her into an aisle, put pressure on her wound and dialed 911. Young told her friend to run, but Davies refused. President Barack Obama gave that account Sunday night in Aurora, praising Davies and others […]

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AURORA, COLORADO — The man accused of opening fire Friday in a packed movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, made his first court appearance Monday, giving the public its first look at the 24-year-old former doctoral candidate since his arrest. James E. Holmes, his hair dyed various shades of red, looked downward, then straight ahead. He […]

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INDIANAPOLIS  — The NCAA slammed Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal Monday with an unprecedented series of penalties, including a $60 million fine and the loss of all the school’s victories from 1998-2011, knocking Joe Paterno from his spot as major college football’s winningest coach. Other sanctions include a four-year ban on […]

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ASHBURN, Va.  — Robert Griffin, III and the Washington Redskins ended their contract impasse Wednesday when the rookie quarterback signed a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $21.1 million. It also includes a club option for a fifth year. Griffin’s agent, Ben Dogra, said that the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback agreed to terms and will be in […]

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was charged Wednesday with driving under the influence by the district attorney’s office in Alameda County, Calif. Teresa Drenick, director of communications for the Alameda County DA, said in an email that the decision was made to charge the Seahawks’ star running back. Lynch has a court date on […]

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The Denver Broncos want to sign All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady to a long-term deal before the start of training camp, and toward that end, they offered Clady a five-year, $50 million extension, the Denver Post reported. About $28 million of the salary would be guaranteed, according to the report, and the average annual salary […]

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Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has finally met his estranged father after 42 years of separation. Philander Rodman, Jr, who has acknowledged fathering 29 children by 16 mothers, attended his son’s exhibition game in the Philippines last week. He said he was happy and surprised that his son agreed to meet him late Wednesday. He […]

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