Billy Walker moves his hand into the alligator's mouth while he is kneeling in front of the animal. His right hand and part of his forearm are in the alligator's open mouth. Audience members in the background raise their phones to record or take photos.

Alligator wrestler Billy Walker ready to tackle retirement

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A large montage featuring Miss Florida Seminoles greets visitors as they enter the new 'Beautiful and Proud' exhibit that opened May 28 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.

‘Beautiful and Proud’ Miss Florida Seminole exhibit opens at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

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A Florida panther walks through greenery.

Animal incidents mar May in SWFL

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Following the inauguration ceremony June 2, the Tribal Council and Board of Directors gather in front of the Council Oak Tree. The tree is large with branches fanning out close to the ground. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board Rep. Bryan Arledge and Hollywood Board Rep. O’Hara Tommie.

Tribe celebrates inauguration day

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Community

Ashley Stokes, left, and Jill Horwitz speak at the "Good Natured" film screening May 15 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. They stand in front of a projector with a photo of Stokes holding a camera on her shoulder. The text to the left of the photo on the projector says "'Good Natured' A Filmmaker's Journey in a Changing Climate. Thank you for attending! Stick around for a panel with the filmmaker and the Climate Resiliency Team."

Tribe’s climate team featured in PBS station’s documentary

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Ashley Stokes, left, and Jill Horwitz speak at the "Good Natured" film screening May 15 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. (Tatum Mitchell) FORT LAUDERDALE —

Seminole author Caché launches official blog, unveils book series under Sacred Lady Panther Press

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Caché Billie (Courtesy photo) Seminole matriarch, author, and spiritual leader Caché (Lesley YG Billie) proudly announces the launch of her official blog, now live at www.Sacred-Lady.com,

Brian Bovard, left, and Greg Tolley stand in a lab.

Tribe partners with FGCU Water School

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Apolonia Nunez, left, and her father, David Nunez, attend a groundbreaking for a playground in Okeechobee in 2018. Her father is holding a yellow shovel in his right hand.

Apolonia Nunez qualifies to be Florida General Contractor

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Durante Blais-Billie speaks at the MMIR prayer walk. She is wearing a red shirt and skirt and is holding a microphone.

Community walks, prays for MMIR

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Billy Walker moves his hand into the alligator's mouth while he is kneeling in front of the animal. His right hand and part of his forearm are in the alligator's open mouth. Audience members in the background raise their phones to record or take photos.

Alligator wrestler Billy Walker ready to tackle retirement

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Education

From left to right, Preslynn Baker, Merlelaysia Billie, Willo James, Neela Jones and Lason Baker enjoy their return to PECS. The group smiles and laughs while walking toward the camera in purple and black caps and gowns.

2025 grads return to Pemayetv Emahakv

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From left to right, Preslynn Baker, Merlelaysia Billie, Willo James, Neela Jones and Lason Baker enjoy their return to PECS. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv

Brighton Community Culture advisor Johnnie Jones talks to PECS students about the importance of respecting wildlife. Jones holds a microphone in his right hand in front of a projector showing a photo of a dark gray bird, the "Everglades Snail", with an orange beak and orange feet.

PECS students learn status of local wildlife

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Moore Haven High School graduate Willo James, left, is honored by Brighton Councilman Larry Howard. James holds her certificate.

Brighton honors 2025 graduates

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From left to right are Xzavion Tommie, Sarah Robbins, Ian Hernandez-Osceola, Gilbert Guerrero, Aaliyah Billie and Jody Cabral. Students are standing behind large 2025 silver balloons. Some students are moving their tassels to the other side and one student throws their cap.

Ahfachkee celebrates 2025 graduates

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Health

Ashley Stokes, left, and Jill Horwitz speak at the "Good Natured" film screening May 15 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. They stand in front of a projector with a photo of Stokes holding a camera on her shoulder. The text to the left of the photo on the projector says "'Good Natured' A Filmmaker's Journey in a Changing Climate. Thank you for attending! Stick around for a panel with the filmmaker and the Climate Resiliency Team."

Tribe’s climate team featured in PBS station’s documentary

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Ashley Stokes, left, and Jill Horwitz speak at the "Good Natured" film screening May 15 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. (Tatum Mitchell) FORT LAUDERDALE —

From left to right, Big Cypress education work experience trainee Janessa Jones, CBH administrative assistant Maria Rivera, CBH child clinical associate Gabriella Velasco and library assistant Claudia Doctor with the book bin.

Libraries stock reading bins at tribal clinic and dental waiting rooms

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From left to right, Big Cypress education work experience trainee Janessa Jones, CBH administrative assistant Maria Rivera, CBH child clinical associate Gabriella Velasco and library

New Immokalee clinic welcomes patients

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AAIP to host 52nd conference this September: Registration now open

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Sports

Ava Nunez, in softball gear, puts up a peace sign toward the camera.

Ava Nunez, Thomas University softball show vast improvement

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Angel Goodrich attends the National American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony. Goodrich stands next to a "Hall of Fame" sign.

Firefighter, former WNBA player Angel Goodrich receives Hall of Fame honor

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PECS joins hands in a circle.

PECS softball honors 8th graders, beats Moore Haven JV

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Okeechobee coaches Danny Bonilla and Mary Huff speak to the team after its 4-2 loss. The team, in purple and white uniforms, take a knee in a circle around the coaches.

Okeechobee nearly pulls off stunning upset at American Heritage

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