Florida Sentinel Bulletin

TILLMAN’S CORNER, Ala.  – Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been arrested in Alabama on charges of driving under the influence and attempting to elude police, his second arrest in his home state in two months. Alabama state troopers say the 24-year-old passed a state trooper early Sunday morning at 100 mph in his […]

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ATLANTA  – Boxer Paul Williams was paralyzed Sunday after being involved in a motorcycle crash in the Atlanta suburbs and doctors said it is unlikely he will continue his career, his manager said Monday. “From the waist down, he has absolutely no movement. He’s in very good spirits, though,’‘ George Peterson said from his home […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced the unsealing of a 32-count indictment against a Tampa business owner. He is charged with tax fraud and aggravated identity theft crimes. Russell B. Simmons, Jr., 42, has been indicted on 8 counts of wire fraud, […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor A popular Tampa businessman who became the owner of the first African American owned and operated radio station in the Tampa Bay area died Tuesday. Mr. J. (Jake) Eugene Danzey died at the Hospice Woodside Hospital, of respiratory failure. His wife of 20 years, Mrs. B. J. Benton, […]

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MIAMI, FL — Molina Healthcare held its Community Champions event last week, honoring unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to make Florida a better place. Dexter Frederick, a physician who has been dedicated to addressing health disparities in Tampa for more than 10 years, was selected as one of the Community Champions this year. […]

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Messiah Love said earlier Wednesday, he was told his son had no brain activity. At 11:21 a. m., 2-year-old Christian Love was pronounced dead. “I was praying and hoping Christian would recover, but it didn’t happen. Now, I’m talking with doctors about harvesting his organs.” Messiah Love’s grandmother, Ms. Georgette Williams, said she was with […]

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We’re entering a new month, and it’s time for us to return to you one of our favorite features from the past, Jessica. The 22-year-old Virgo plans to operate her own massage business in the future, and she believes “money never sleeps, and neither does she.” Jessica is obviously a strong, independent woman who has […]

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Here’s a fresh new face for this week’s Beauty Unlimited feature. Her name is Cyniija, and she is just as unique as her name. This young lady is a 5’2” tall Gemini who is in medical school and a working mom. In her spare time, she can be found with her son, Josiah. We’re not […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor A traffic accident in Brandon Saturday night left a young woman dead and two injured. The accident occurred at the intersection of State Road 60 and Grand Regency Blvd., shortly after 11:30 p.m., Sunday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Ms. Donyse Hough, 19, was a passenger in […]

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