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Kevin Johnson is senior editor. He has worked for The Seminole Tribune since 2014. He was previously an editor, photographer and reporter for newspapers in Southwest Florida and Connecticut. Contact Kevin at kevinjohnson@semtribe.com.

New residential development debuts in Big Cypress

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Led by Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Board President/Vice Chairwoman Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers and former Board President/Vice Chairman Mitchell Cypress, a ribbon is cut Oct. 4, 2024, signifying the opening of “The Groves” residential development in Big Cypress. (Kevin Johnson) BIG CYPRESS — The newest residential

Tribal players set to start high school football playoffs

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Moore Haven offensive lineman Greg James (52) battles a Fort Meade player during the Terriers' 13-9 win Nov. 7, 2024, at Moore Haven High School. (Photo Kevin Johnson/The Seminole Tribune) MOORE HAVEN – It’s playoff time for Florida high school football, including Moore Haven and American Heritage-Plantation, which both have Seminole

Moore Haven volleyball to play in state semifinal Nov. 4

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Moore Haven celebrates a regional semifinal win, Oct. 26, 2024, at Moore Haven High School. (Photo Kevin Johnson/The Seminole Tribune) Moore Haven High School’s memorable volleyball season has reached the Final Four.After winning their first district title and first regional final, the Terriers, whose roster has seven tribal members from the

Okeechobee storms back, but falls short in volleyball regional

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Okeechobee's Yani Smith soars at the net against Innovation in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal Oct. 23, 2024, at Okeechobee High School. (Photo Kevin Johnson) OKEECHOBEE – After overcoming a two-set deficit and staving off two match points, the Okeechobee High School volleyball team had all the momentum heading into a

Tribe mostly spared from wrath of powerful tornadoes

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Bleachers at the Brighton Reservation's baseball/softball complex were ripped up by a tornado Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Beverly Bidney) Some areas near Seminole Tribe of Florida reservations were decimated by tornadoes spawned during Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, but the tribe emerged mostly unscathed. At the start of a Tribal Council

Football roundup: ‘Fresh’ Walters, Greg James, ‘Zae’ Thomas

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Iowa Western Community College's Roger "Fresh" Walters (1) finds open field in a game against Georgia Military College on Aug. 31, 2024. (Iowa Western CC photo) ROGER ‘FRESH’ WALTERS Roger “Fresh” Walters didn’t waste anytime making an impact at his new school. After seeing little playing time with Charlotte’s football program

PECS volleyball proving again its tough to beat

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PECS’ A’ team exchanges hand taps with Moore Haven Middle School team at the start of their match Sept. 12. (Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN – There’s a lot to like about this year’s Pemayetv Emahakv CharterSchool volleyball program. A turnout of 22 girls shows there’s strength and depth in numbers, which

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