Florida Sentinel Bulletin

BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor On Tuesday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m., members of the community will have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Lorita Shirley, Executive Director of Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA). EYA was awarded the contract after nine children died and HKI (Hillsborough Kids Inc.,) was stripped of it. The meeting will […]

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BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor A third-year student at the University of Florida is seeking support from his hometown family to help him fulfill his lifelong dream. LaVaughn King would like the opportunity to study abroad, Paris specifically, in the summer, May 19 to June 29, 2012 during its UF Hip Hop Culture in Paris […]

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Since you enjoyed seeing the new face of CoCo Friday, we decided to return her as this week’s Beauty Unlimited feature. The high-energy young lady believes everyone should always be positive, and anything you do inn life comes back to you. CoCo enjoys relaxing and listening to Jay-Z, Fabulous, Nicki Minaj, Trick Daddy and Marshall […]

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On Saturday, February 18, 2012, players were greeted by high energy coaches and staff members from the NFL Regional Combine team. This life-changing event for 142 players from around the country was held at One Buc Place. Emotions were high, but the morning fog hovered low, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneer practice field as high […]

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The son of  former Tampa Bay Buccaneer running back, James Wilder, is reportedly facing two felony charges following an incident that occurred early Wednesday afternoon. James Wilder, Jr., a former Plant High School star now playing for Florida State University, was arrested following an incident when a Leon County Sheriff’s deputy was trying to arrest […]

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Earvin “Magic” Johnson is launching a basic cable television network targeting black viewers with positive, uplifting images of African Americans. The former Los Angeles Lakers star said that his 24-hour Aspire channel will also offer opportunities for Blacks who have struggled to find work in mainstream Hollywood. Aspire’s mix will include […]

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Tampa Police report that former Major league Baseball star, Elijah Dukes, was arrested Thursday morning on drug charges. According to the report, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Nebraska and Sligh Avenues at 1:08 a. m. They made contact with Dukes and one of the officers reported seeing marijuana flakes on Dukes’ […]

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Tampa Police are looking for a suspect in the shooting of a Tampa man early Thursday morning. According to a report, Derrick B. Grady, Jr., 24, and another man were involved in a verbal confrontation at 9410 North 13th Street. During the dispute, Grady was shot by the suspect. Grady was transported to a local […]

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Monday night at 8:50 p. m., Eric Lewis, 43, was hit by an unknown vehicle as he walked in the roadway on 79th Street near Fir Drive. Deputies said the impact was low speed, with the suspect vehicle causing fatal upper body trauma to Lewis. Deputies said […]

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