WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Close Up Washington program is more than just a sightseeing trip to the nation’s capital. It is a tool that prepares high school students for leadership roles. From Feb. 2-8, 17 Tribal students participated in the program, which coincided with the United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET)

TALLAHASSEE — Taking responsibility for her own life has been the biggest lesson so far for Florida State University freshman Jessica Motlow. Like most freshmen, she is away from home for the first time and trying to manage her schedule. "Teachers don’t care if you come to class, but it’s still

FORT PIERCE — The cookie caper in Fort Pierce proved not all crime scenes are violent spectacles of gore. Some can be a sweet mess. A table in the back room of the Seminole Police Department, representing a home, was strewn with cookie crumbs, a juice box, straws and a large

HOLLYWOOD — Owning a business sounds like a great idea to people with an entrepreneurial spirit. But learning how to open and operate a thriving business takes more than just enthusiasm: It takes guidance, knowledge and a thorough business plan. From March 5-6, the Native Learning Center (NLC) held a seminar,