Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Suave blue-eyed soul singer Robin Thicke was arrested for marijuana possession on Friday afternoon in New York City after police allegedly claimed they saw him light up a joint inside a black SUV. The multi-award winning crooner and husband of actress, Paula Patton was sitting in a parked Cadillac Escalade with another passenger.  He was […]

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There is a new football documentary that is generating substantial buzz and rave reviews from film critics. The Oscar-nominated ‘Undefeated’ tells the story of a struggling, inner-city, high-school football team that beat the odds on and off the field. Filmed during the 2009 football season of the Massilon Tigers of North Memphis, Tennessee, Undefeated is […]

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Rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, is being accused by ex-girlfriend, Patricia Trejo of owing over 1 million dollars in child support. The couple were in L.A. Superior Court Thursday morning because the former “Ruff Ryder”  filed a motion asking for permission to perform in Europe.  In paternity cases where significant back pay is due, the […]

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A new face comes to Beauty Unlimited this week, and it’s none other than the lovely Janecia. This lovely, multi-talented Gemini enjoys modeling, shopping, working, and hanging out with friends and family. Janecia attends Hillsborough Community College and aspires to become an Attorney. She loves listening to slow  jams, and her philosophy of life is: […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer A panel from the Urban Land Institute Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use has concluded its study visit to Tampa by presenting recommendations for redeveloping the riverfront, specially the area northwest of downtown, which includes West Tampa. The recommendations were revealed to Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Tampa […]

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Earlier this week, the State Attorney rested and Defense Attorneys began presenting their case in a double murder trial. This is the second week of the trial of Derrick Cullins, which was expected to last three weeks. Judge Emmett Battles is presiding. Cullins, 31, has been held at the Hillsborough County Jail without bond since […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor For more than 20 years, Mrs. Lorita Shirley has campaigned for children in state custody. Last month, Eckerd Community Alternatives was awarded the contract to provide services to Hillsborough County, replacing Hillsborough Kids, Inc., (HKI). Mrs. Shirley now serves as the Executive Director of the Circuit 13, CBC […]

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The students at an East Tampa school were surprised Thursday morning by a visit from Gerard Robinson, Florida’s Department of Education Commissioner. After meeting with school officials, he toured Middleton High School and mingled with the students. Last summer, Governor Rick Scott appointed Robinson as the Commissioner. Shown from left to right are: Commissioner Robinson, […]

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WASHINGTON — Taking a pass on reining in government growth, President Barack Obama unveiled a record $3.8 trillion election-year budget plan Monday, calling for stimulus-style spending on roads and schools and tax hikes on the wealthy to help pay the costs. The ideas landed with a thud on Capitol Hill. Though the Pentagon and a […]

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