Florida Sentinel Bulletin

BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor In Friday’s edition of the Sentinel, some comments about the Head Start Program were attributed to the wrong commissioner. The Sentinel has since learned that Commissioner Kevin Beckner, nor Commissioner Sandra Murman made the statements. On Wednesday, when contacted by the Sentinel, Commissioner Les Miller, Jr., referred to […]

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A 26-year-old man was arrested early Monday and charged with attempted murder. He allegedly struck one woman with his vehicle and attempted to strike another. According to police, Ms. Tiara Jelks, 21, was at her residence in the 5600 block of Williams Grant Way, when she heard a vehicle approach. She told police an acquaintance, […]

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Early Friday evening, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Robert Fordham, 39, on a charge of strong armed robbery of the Bank of America on U. S. Highway 301 South in Riverview. On January 5th, detectives said Fordham allegedly approached a bank teller inside the bank and passed a note demanding money. Fordham then fled […]

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This week as our Spotlight feature, we will bring back to you Hannah. This young lady not only has what it takes, but is not shy about telling you. Hannah enjoys posing for the camera and hanging out wither friends. She also enjoys quiet time so she can contemplate her next career move. Hannah is […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor A popular Tampa native died in traffic accident on Tuesday. The accident took place in her hometown of Houston, Texas. Mrs. Ida Campbell said her sister, Mrs. Sheryl Williams Fennie, was driving in the rain and apparently lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle was struck by oncoming […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor For several months, a member of law enforcement pondered the idea of retirement. But, after much soul-searching, he decide to bring his successful career of more than 30 years to a close. When Louis Hollinshead, 61, walks out of his office today (Friday), he will become a private […]

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Some area neighborhood and civic association leaders gave their outlooks on the New Year and what their expectations are for their communities. These are their responses. Barbara McGill, President, Florence Villa/Beasley/Oak Park Civic Association: “I’d really like to see more participation from the homeowners in this area when it comes to our needs and any […]

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Tampa Police detectives were investigating the Wednesday night shooting of a man just east of Nebraska Avenue. Police said at 10:17 p. m., officers responded to 1006 East 22nd Avenue on a call of a person being shot. When officers arrived, they found a man lying in front of the residence. A suspect [private]wearing dark […]

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This week’s Beauty Unlimited feature is 22-year-old Ashley Ranay, and we wish her a prosperous New Year. Ashley Ranay says her hobbies are shopping, working out and reading, and in the future, she plans on joining the air Force and continuing her studies in physical therapy. Ashley’s philosophy of life is: “To accomplish great things, […]

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