Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Returns to Hard Rock Tampa

by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Jason Bonham. (Courtesy photo). TAMPA - Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening is returning to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $75 are available via seminolehardrocktampa.com and Ticketmaster. Encompassing hits from the iconic band’s career, the concert event celebrates the life and

Brighton’s CeCe Thomas, Trail’s Violet Osceola crowned Seminole princesses

by Kevin Johnson - August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

The Seminole Tribe's new princesses are all smiles after being crowned July 27, 2024, at tribal headquarters auditorium in Hollywood. At left is Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Violet Osceola. At right is Miss Florida Seminole CeCe Thomas. They will represent the tribe and have a one-year reign. (Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD —

Tribal players win USSSA World Series

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by Kevin Johnson - August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

The champion Chobee AMP are, from left to right, front row: Luna Asencion, Tehya Nunez, Daliyah Nunez, Aaryn King, Jenessa Arana and Audra Friend. Back row: coach Cheyenne Gonzalez, Loghan Elkins, Presslyn Baker, Zoe Sheffield, Avalowe Fitzgerald, Gianna Padro, Cailee Sessions, Kiera Snell, Joleyne Nunez and coach Eddy Gonzalez. Not

Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas earns abundance of college offers

by Kevin Johnson - May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

Greg 'Zae' Thomas (No. 2) covers a teammate during an American Heritage practice May 21, 2024, in Plantation. (Photo Mayli Tommie/Special to the Seminole Tribune) PLANTATION — What a difference a year has made for the Seminole Tribe’s Greg “Zae” Thomas. After the 6-foot-3, 187-pound cornerback finished practice with his

Family, tribal programs put David Osceola on sober, happy, grateful path

by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

David Osceola HOLLYWOOD — After years and years of addiction problems, David Osceola has his life back on the right track thanks to his family and a group of support services in the Seminole Tribe, led by the Guardianship Department. (This article has been edited for brevity and clarity). Tribune: Why did you

A perfect pitch as Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford sings national anthem at FSU game

by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford sings the national anthem at Florida State University's baseball game against the University of Miami on April 12, 2024, in Tallahassee. Attendance was 6,700. FSU won the game, 11-7. (FSU Athletics photo) As a freshman double major at Florida State University, Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford doesn’t have

Basketball, cheer, NBA players come to Big Cypress Reservation for spring break camp

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by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Former NBA player Mario Chalmers, who won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat, is surrounded by campers during the Celebrity Sports Academy spring break camp March 28, 2024, on the Big Cypress Reservation. (Beverly Bidney photo) BIG CYPRESS — Celebrity Sports Academy’s week-long visit to the Big Cypress Reservation for

‘Seminole showdown’ looms as ECS, Moore Haven to meet in regional final

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by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

The Moore Haven High School softball team with Seminoles, from left, head coach Preston Baker, Halley Balentine, Neska Blissett (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians), Tahnia Billie, Willo James, Jayleigh Braswell, Preslynn Baker, Carlee Osceola and Teena-Maree Covarrubias. (Kevin Johnson photo) NAPLES – The Seminole Tribe of Florida is guaranteed to

Annika Anderson wins state championship with Newton County

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by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Annika Anderson holds Mississippi’s Class 4A state championship trophy after the Newton County High School girls volleyball team won the title Oct. 20, 2023. (Courtesy photo)_ The Newton County High School girls volleyball team, which includes the Seminole Tribe’s Annika Anderson, wrapped up an impressive season Oct. 20 by winning

Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas seizes opportunity to shine for Heritage

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by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

American Heritage cornerback Greg “Zae” Thomas gets ready to face Naples on Oct. 20, 2023, in Plantation. (Photo Kevin Johnson) PLANTATION — American Heritage (Plantation) football coach Mike Smith doesn’t mind getting pleasant surprises, and the play of cornerback Greg “Zae” Thomas this season definitely falls into that category. Last season