Florida Sentinel Bulletin

BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor Several years ago, Ms. Wanda De La Rosa decided to provide enrichment programs for youngsters. Her goal was to offer programs of cultural enrichment to youngsters in a safe environment. The program, entitled “It’s All About Kids, Inc.,” began with Ms. De La Rosa going into the communities […]

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BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor For more than 20 years. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Harry Hamilton has volunteered in the Tampa community. Although he has not resided here since 1995, Hamilton, an attorney who resides in Pennsylvania, continues his c0mmitment and connection with Tampa. Mrs. Carolyn Taylor, who has been at Hamilton’s side since the […]

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BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer When the season started for the Jefferson High School football team, senior quarterback Quentin Williams said he felt right away they had a chance to win a state title. Not only did the Jefferson Dragons win the school’s first state title in football, but their star quarterback was […]

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Warrants were issued for more than 20 people in connection with the culmination of a drug investigation. The probe targeted street level drug crimes. Plant City Police Chief Bill McDaniel said warrants were issued for 22 people and 17 of them have already been taken into custody. Detectives purchased a variety of narcotics including marijuana, […]

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This week’s Spotlight feature is the lovely Adrianne, and she wishes one and all a happy holiday season. Adrianne is a new face to this feature, and promises that you will be seeing more of her in the future. Adrianne does not believe in wasted time, and feels everyone should strive to be the best […]

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Last week, members of the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested two bay area men in connection with sex crimes. The men face charges of sex crimes with teenagers that involved video tapes. According to the Attorney General’s Office, John Derek Martin, 43, and David Rojas, 44, allegedly drugged and encouraged two teenagers to engage […]

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The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, Inc. would not be possible without the many dedicated volunteers donating their time and creative talents every year. As the festival embarks on its 11th anniversary, this year is no different and volunteers are needed to make 2011 the best year yet! This year’s Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival […]

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On December 13th, Tampa Police developed probable cause for a search warrant at 3207 East Deleuil Avenue. During the search of the residence, approximately 106 grams of crack cocaine, a loaded handgun, and a gram of cannabis was recovered. Also, a severely abused and neglected dog was found in the backyard. Joshua Black, 25, was […]

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According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Bay Pointe Apartment Complex last Wednesday night on a report of a robbery and shooting. When deputies arrived at the complex, they reported finding Anderson Albino, 21, with gunshot wounds to his right arm. He and witnesses gave deputies detailed descriptions of two suspects. […]

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