BIG CYPRESS — In preparation for the possible landfall of Hurricane Dorian in early September, the Environmental Resource Management Department (ERMD) released water in canals across the reservations to lower water levels, thus avoiding the possibility of flooding due to excess rainfall. To accomplish the task, the department worked with the

Paul Bowers Sr. served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, but his fellow soldiers in the fields and jungles of Vietnam just called him Chief. “Since I was a Seminole they thought I knew everything because I was from the swamp,” Bowers said. “They had me walk [up

Talon Youngman has always wanted to help people and found the way to his passion in the Glades County Sheriff’s Office. Youngman is the first Seminole and Native American in the department; he joined in 2017 and was promoted to sergeant last month. “I can’t believe no one else put

BRIGHTON — Veterans Day was commemorated in Brighton Nov. 7 at the 32nd Seminole Veterans Celebration and Recognition where Tribal and non-Tribal veterans were honored for their service and sacrifices. The patriotic day began with the Seminole color guard, which presented the Seminole Tribe of Florida, American, MIA/POW and Florida flags. Students

TAMPA — It wasn’t just any grand opening; the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa went all out for the property’s Grand Celebration. The $700 million expansion was celebrated Oct. 3 with a guitar smash, fireworks, celebrities and a thrilling high-wire act by Nik and Delilah Wallenda. The grand celebration continued

BIG CYPRESS — The Tribal Historic Preservation Office finally has a home befitting its service to the Tribe. The Major Billy L. Cypress Building opened to great fanfare Oct. 23. With about 10,000 square-feet of interior space, the building houses 20 THPO and 11 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum employees. There is also plenty