Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The 10th president of Florida A&M University, Dr. James Ammons has submitted his letter of resignation to FAMU’s Board of Trustees and its chair, Dr. Solomon Badger, III. Chairman Badger states, “I am saddened by President Ammons’ decision to resign, but it is his choice to do so. Given all that has transpired, it seems […]

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WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams is back, and she looks almost as good as ever. The 30-year-old American won her fifth Wimbledon title Saturday on Centre Court, beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her 14th major championship. “It’s been an unbelievable journey for me,” said Williams, who has battled health issues […]

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MIAMI — Ray Allen lingered on the court for a bit after his Boston Celtics lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to the Miami Heat last month, shaking hands and offering congratulations. A few minutes later, Allen made a vow about his future. ‘’There’s still a lot of basketball left in my legs,’‘ […]

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tweeted a pair of brief responses on Sunday to the news that he was arrested on Saturday and spent the night in jail. Shortly after that, he tweeted: “Thank you for waiting for the facts. Truth will surface.” According to reports, Peterson was arrested early Saturday at a Houston […]

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LOS ANGELES — New murder charges filed against former Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders lineman Anthony Wayne Smith claim two brothers and another man were kidnapped and robbed before they were killed. A criminal complaint filed earlier this week in Los Angeles charges Smith with three additional counts of murder with special circumstances, making him […]

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Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning in the 2900 block of 25th Avenue. Police said Richadean Cottman, 50, was shot on the left side of her neck with an unknown type firearm. The suspect fled the scene undetected. Ms. Cottman was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be […]

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BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor A Tampa woman who has been very active in the community died suddenly Friday morning, July 6, 2012, apparently of a heart attack. Mrs. Dorothy E. Harmon’s death followed that of her husband, Elder John W. Harmon, Jr., by 3 months. She was 85 years old. During the turbulent years […]

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On Friday, July 13, evening, youngsters will have an opportunity to attend a Step Show and Pizza Party. The event will take place at the Jackson Heights NFL YET Center, 3310 E. Lake Avenue. Entitled ‘Safe Summer Part 2: Stepping Crime Out of the Neighborhood,’ the step show will begin at 7 p.m., and conclude […]

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Tampa Police and family members of 15-year-old Nngozi Evans are asking for help in locating her. According to her aunt, Nadia Tulloch, Nngozi has been missing for two weeks. She left home to spend the night at a friend’s house. Ms. Tulloch said Nngozi has never run away before, and she has no medical problems. […]

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