Florida Sentinel Bulletin

BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor A popular Tampa educator who continued to work for youngsters long after her retirement passed suddenly. Born March 4, 1935, Mrs. Mary Montgomery Bryant was 75 years old. Her son, Edward, said Mrs. Bryant called him on Sunday complaining about her back hurting. He called 9-1-1 and when […]

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BY TAMECA JOHNSON Freelance Writer Most of the students at Andrew Ferrell Middle Magnet School were just toddlers when Coach Tony Dungy reigned as the beloved head football coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  However, that didn’t stop the kids from taking in all he had to say about life, choices, and the importance of […]

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At 1:30 p. m. Monday, Tampa Police report that a vehicle was traveling south on 15th Street with a marked police cruiser traveling directly behind. Police spokesperson, Laura McElroy, said the officer saw the vehicle cutting off other vehicles in traffic, and attempted a traffic stop at Bougainvillea and 15th Street. McElroy said the vehicle […]

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KINETA Returning to you by popular demand is this week’s Spotlight feature, the lovely Kineta. It’s always a pleasure to allow all of the Spotlight and beauty Unlimited lovers out there another peak at our lovely features. Kineta enjoys being around positive people, and she definitely is not shy. She has no problem being the […]

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A little less than a year ago, James Randolph took on the task of helping inmates with their speaking skills. He knew that as inmates transitioned into society they also needed assistance with jobs. For Randolph, it’s not a task – it’s what he enjoys doing as a member of Toastmasters International. He started the […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor The U. S. 2nd Court of Appeals recently ruled that a former Police Captain did not have to resign his post to run for mayor. Attorneys representing the City of Tampa will ask the panel of judges to review their decision. City Attorney, Chip Fletcher said, “We will […]

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BY TAMECA JOHNSON Freelance Writer Recession, low property values, modifications, foreclosures.  Despite all you’ve heard, the time to buy is now!  Right now!  That’s according to real estate guru Kenny Rushing. Across the city of Tampa, the Rushing name is synonymous with housing and profits.   Rushing founded the multi-million dollar company Rehabber’s Superstore more than […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer You will never hear Yvonne Hodges say her sons, Vanord Rutherford and Oliver Hodges, or her nephew, Milton Smith are innocent. Ms. Elizabeth Thompson said the same thing about her son, Dannon Wilson. All three young men, and seven others, are being tried in court under the RICO […]

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On Sunday, Alaina Riggins, 26, was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies after a traffic stop. According to reports, Riggins was stopped after failing to use a turn signal. Deputies found a handgun, 72 bullets, marijuana and crack cocaine in the vehicle. Riggins now faces more than 70 felony counts, including charges for each of the […]

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