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Author: Kevin Johnson

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.

Gift drive to benefit BC Youth Home

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The Seminole princesses are helping spread holiday joy to the Big Cypress Youth Home. Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Aubee Billie are encouraging people to donate gifts to benefit children at the home. A wish list is on Amazon for people to purchase and donate suggested

Seminoles help fuel fast start for Moore Haven Middle School basketball

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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

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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

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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

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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

NABI sets dates for 2021

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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

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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

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