Florida Sentinel Bulletin

BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor Last week, a former Tampa police captain was optimistic about his bid for the City of Tampa Mayor’s Office. However, recently, he decided to withdraw is name as a candidate. In a written press release, Marion Lewis said, “Effective immediately, I regretfully withdraw my candidacy from the 2011 […]

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My name is Kevin Haney and I preside as the current chairperson on the Head Start Policy Council Committee within your district. I am also a parent of a child whom benefits from the services from the Head Start program, thus I wear two hats regarding my interest in the affairs of the Hillsborough County […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor A 19-year-old man is recovering from a gunshot wound at a local hospital. He was attending a party when someone began shooting into the ceiling and he was struck in the head. According to police, Eric Jerrod Allen was attending a party in the Clubhouse at the Waterford […]

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A family gathering turned tragic after a man was arrested for stabbing his 6-year-old son. The family had gathered at a Palm River apartment complex for a New Year’s celebration. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, around 11:30 p.m., Friday, the family was at 11726 S. 58th Street, for the celebration. The family was […]

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BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor Throughout her interview, Ms. Shirley Norman kept referencing the year 2010 as the year for her family. She gets overjoyed when she thinks about the goodness of the Lord and his blessings upon her. “I’m speaking from a mother’s point of view,” she says of her 39-year-old son, Diaad Numan, […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor Each year, people throughout the world decide on a task or tasks they wish to accomplish before the year ends. Some are successful while others find themselves falling short of their goals. Some residents have taken the time to share their resolutions for the upcoming year. Ms. Louise […]

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On Christmas morning, Tampa Fire rescue units responded to a fire alarm at the Meridian Pointe Apartments on East Hillsborough Avenue. The fire was at building 9, a three-story unit with 24 apartments. When units arrived they reported a fire in apartment 905. The fire was under control in 20 minutes and residents were evacuated […]

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Earlier this week, the Sentinel received an email that raised several concerns about the Hillsborough County Head Start Program. A head start parent, who wished to remain anonymous, also contacted the Sentinel to advise that another meeting of the Head Start Policy Council is scheduled for Thursday, December 30th. Ms. Kymberly McMaken-Baker, former Chairman of […]

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The weather may be pretty frigid outside, but we can warm you up with this week’s Beauty Unlimited feature, Kay Sharee. This lovely 24-year-old Gemini says her favorite stars are T. I., Lance Gross, Denzel Washington, and Young Jeezy. Her hobbies are spending time with her family and friends, modeling, hanging out, the movies, and […]

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