Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Police arrested two employees at a Delaware County assisted-living community after the women allegedly punched, kicked and stripped a 78-year-old dementia patient, authorities say. Samirah Traynnham, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, criminal conspiracy, neglect and endangerment, police say. Another woman, Tyrinna Griffin, was also arrested Wednesday on suspicion of abuse, […]

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The Department of Children and Families employee who was assigned to investigate reports of child abuse at the Barahona home is fighting to get her job back. DCF fired Andrea Fleary for what they called poor performance and negligence, and now she’s speaking out about the case. Just days after being assigned to the case, […]

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Gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents over the past two weeks, approaching the all-time high, according to a survey published Sunday. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular is $3.76, the Lundberg Survey found. The previous survey three weeks ago found an average of $3.57. That means prices are now just 35 […]

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CHICAGO — In Roseland, one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods, many residents stay off the streets to protect themselves from rampant gang violence. But one grandmother opened her door and invited gang members to come inside. “They say I’m a nut because I let kids into my home who I didn’t even know,” said Diane […]

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By Tom Cohen CNN WASHINGTON — Fresh off last-minute budget negotiations that averted a partial government shutdown, President Barack Obama this week will lay out his plan for long-term deficit reduction. White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe appeared on four Sunday talk shows to announce Pres. Obama’s intentions and deliver the administration message that further […]

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Vanessa Bella is not the kind of woman you get tired of seeing. So, as this week’s Beauty Unlimited feature, we decided to give you another peak. The Miami native loves to roller skate, lay pool, read mystery novels and take care of her year-old Pomeranian puppy. She also loves to relax at home and […]

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On Monday Tampa Police arrested a second man in connection with a shooting that injured a teenager and a woman 8 months pregnant last month. The shooting occurred at a block party at Jackson Heights Apartments on March 13th. A fight broke out and three people started firing guns. James Wade, 15, and Tawanna Williams, […]

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On Sunday, April 10th, at 5 p.m., members of the community will host a fundraiser to aid the victims of last week’s inclement weather. The Solidarity Concert will take place at the First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Tampa. Pastor Moses Brown, founder of Feed Our Children, Inc., said, “I’m pulling the […]

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Zelma Washington said of all the things her mother has been accused of, the only thing she’s truly guilty of is having a kind heart. For more than 20 years, Ms. Gertrude Murray has lived in her home on 26th Avenue near Nebraska Avenue. Over that period, Ms. Murray has housed family members and homeless […]

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