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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.

Okeechobee nearly pulls off stunning upset at American Heritage

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After going through the handshake line, the Okeechobee High School softball team departs the field for the final time this season following its 4-2 loss to No. 1 American Heritage in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal May 7, 2025, in Plantation. (Photo by Kevin Johnson/The Seminole Tribune) PLANTATION – When it

High school softball comes to Brighton

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Thirteen Seminoles were part of the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee high school varsity softball game April 14 at Ollie Jones Memorial Park on the Brighton Reservation. From left to right are Charisma Micco, Tehya Nunez, Preslynn Baker, Daliyah Nunez, Teena Maree Covarrubias, Dyani Kayda, Truley Osceola, Melaine Bonilla, Joleyne Nunez, Kiera Snell, Tahnia Billie, Alyssa Madrigal and Adeline Garcia.

Thirteen Seminoles were part of the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee high school varsity softball game April 14 at Ollie Jones Memorial Park on the Brighton Reservation. From left to right are Charisma Micco, Tehya Nunez, Preslynn Baker, Daliyah Nunez, Teena Maree Covarrubias, Dyani Kayda, Truley Osceola, Melaine Bonilla, Joleyne Nunez,

Seminole teams compete in Battle of the Nations

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The Native Soldiers team at the Battle of Nations is, from left to right, Shae Pierce, Alicia Fudge, Skyla Osceola, Analysse Stockton, Krystle Young and Tasha Osceola. The child is Sky Hope Osceola.

The Native Soldiers team at the Battle of Nations is, from left to right, Shae Pierce, Alicia Fudge, Skyla Osceola, Analysse Stockton, Krystle Young and Tasha Osceola. The child is Sky Hope Osceola. (Wilson Bowers) A 3,000-mile cross country trip proved to be worth every mile for the Seminole men’s team

Preslynn Baker signs with Indiana college

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With her parents Mona and Preston next to her, Preslynn Baker holds the paperwork she signed to attend Earlham College, where she’ll play volleyball and softball. A signing ceremony for Baker was held April 25 in the Glades County Auditorium.

With her parents Mona and Preston next to her, Preslynn Baker holds the paperwork she signed to attend Earlham College, where she’ll play volleyball and softball. A signing ceremony for Baker was held April 25 in the Glades County Auditorium. (Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN — Terriers had plenty of tears April

First Hard Rock Hotel in Canada opens

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A rendering of the front entrance at the Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario.

A rendering of the front entrance at the Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario. (Hard Rock) Canada has its first Hard Rock Hotel. Hard Rock Hotel London – in southern Ontario about 120 miles from Detroit – opened April 16 as a part of an entertainment complex known as 100 Kellogg Lane.

Four tribes, including Seminole, Miccosukee, sign accord

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From left to right, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians Chairman Talbert Cypress, Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben sign an accord April 18.

From left to right, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians Chairman Talbert Cypress, Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben sign an accord April 18. (Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The leaders

Candidate slate set for elections

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HOLLYWOOD — Sixteen candidates will vie for office in the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s upcoming regular election. On election day - May 12, 2025, - registered voters will cast votes in their reservation races to determine who will represent the Big Cypress, Brighton and Hollywood reservations on the Tribal Council

Tribal players star for Moore Haven softball

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Moore Haven High School pitcher Charisma Micco delivers a pitch against Glades Day School on March 11, 2025, in Belle Glade. Micco pitched a one-hitter in the Terriers' 10-0 win. (Photo Kevin Johnson/The Seminole Tribune) BELLE GLADE – Charisma Micco made a memorable debut in her first-ever high school pitching start

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