Seminoles help fuel fast start for Moore Haven Middle School basketball Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - December 14, 2020December 18, 2020 Moore Haven Middle School's Willo James (35) battles for a rebound in the Lady Terriers' victory against Clewiston Middle on Dec. 9, 2020, in Clewiston. (Kevin Johnson photo) CLEWISTON – It didn’t take long for Seminoles to make an impact on the Moore Haven Middle School basketball teams. Seminoles helped pave the
Tribe’s Lakeland development ready to welcome first residents Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 A new community for Tampa-area Seminoles is about to open its doors. “They always say good things come to those who wait. Well, today, you waited long enough,” said Brighton Councilman Larry Howard. His comments are from a brief video prepared for tribal members to showcase the Seminole Tribe’s new Lakeland development,
Shortened Moore Haven football season ends on senior night Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Ramone Baker (9) and Donovan Harris (28) look for blocks while on offense in the Class 2A regional semifinal against Champagnat on Nov, 20, 2020. (Kevin Johnson photo) MOORE HAVEN — The Moore Haven High School football season was abbreviated – only four games on the field – but memories of
Moore Haven finishes volleyball season with winning record Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 From left, the Tribe’s Yani Smith, Summer Gopher, Mariah Billie and Preslynn Baker were part of the Moore Haven High School volleyball program this fall. (courtesy photo) MOORE HAVEN — Despite not being able to play volleyball at their school, Preslynn Baker and Yani Smith still managed to gain valuable experience
Seminole Hard Rock, Guitar Hotel earn top gaming awards Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Kevin Johnson - November 4, 2020April 8, 2021 The Guitar Hotel and Seminole Hard Rock won Global Gaming Awards that were announced Oct. 27, 2020. (Courtesy Seminole Hard Rock) HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Hard Rock and its Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood were big winners in the seventh annual Global Gaming Awards (GGA), which held
From Okeechobee to Chicago, Silas Madrigal adjusting to college basketball, big city Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Silas Madrigal, a 2020 Okeechobee High School graduate, is continuing his academic and basketball career at North Park University in Chicago. He is shown here with North Park coach Tom Slyder. (Courtesy photo) After an outstanding basketball career at Okeechobee High School, Silas Madrigal was determined to keep playing, even if
NABI sets dates for 2021 Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 The resumption of NABI is set for July 2021. (Alonso Parra photo) The Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), which annually features more than 1,000 young players from Indian Country, including the Seminole Tribe, is planning for the tournament to be held in 2021. The Seminole Tribe is one of seven major
Strong season ends for Okeechobee as Brahmans look toward promising future Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Okeechobee’s Elle Thomas delivers a serve in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal against Archbishop McCarthy on Oct. 21, 2020, in Southwest Ranches. (Kevin Johnson photo) SOUTHWEST RANCHES – After one final team huddle and a last “one, two, three, 'Chobee” cheer, the Okeechobee High School volleyball team said goodbye to a
Arizona State’s law school starts Indian gaming and self-governance programs Education News by Kevin Johnson - October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 Arizona State University's new Indian gaming and self-governance programs are led by Ann Marie Bledsoe-Downes (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska), left, and Lawrence Roberts (Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin). (ASU photo) Indian gaming and self-governance – two areas that carry plenty of significance for tribes throughout Indian Country – are the focus of
Nearly $1M awarded to Seminole Tribe from HUD Community News by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Native American tribes have been awarded $100 million as part of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Program. The funding includes $900,000 to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. HUD Secretary Ben Carson made the announcement Aug. 31. According to HUD, the funding “will