Tribe mourns passing of President Holt Community Top News by Kevin Johnson - July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 HOLLYWOOD — Hundreds of Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal members and others filled the First Seminole Baptist Church in Hollywood on June 12 to pay their respects to President James Holt II. He was remembered for the love he had for his family and the tribe, and as a hard-working
Tribe, Hard Rock honored for anti-child trafficking efforts Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Kevin Johnson - July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Durante Blais-Billie, from the Seminole Tribe, speaks at the PACT Freedom Awards ceremony June 13 in New York City. (Jenna Bascom Photography) The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International were recognized June 13 at an awards ceremony hosted by the anti-child trafficking organization PACT (Protect All Children from
OB Osceola III commits to Florida State baseball Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 31, 2023November 9, 2023 OB Osceola III (This story is in the May 31, 2023, issue of the Seminole Tribune). NAPLES — The Seminole Tribe’s OB Osceola III couldn’t say no to the phone call, even though it came in the middle of his game. He also couldn’t say no to the offer that came on the
NSU falls to Florida Southern in conference quarterfinal Sports Top Story by Kevin Johnson - March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Nova Southeastern University's bench watches a 3-point shot by Kyannah Grant (Navajo/Choctaw) against Florida Southern College in a Sunshine State Conference quarterfinal Feb. 28, 2023, in Davie. Florida Southern won, 69-67. Grant led NSU with 15 points. (Photo Kevin Johnson) DAVIE – Despite a team-high 15 points from Kyannah Grant
PECS girls conclude season with championship win Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School girls basketball team shows who is No. 1 after winning the Around the Lake tournament championship Jan. 14, 2023, in Brighton. Front row, left to right, are Zoie Foster-Snow, Elainna Fonseca, Adreaonna Gore, Eriyana McQueen, Melaine Bonilla, Kulipa Julian, Cherrish Micco and Ila Trueblood. In
Everglades City building receives federal funds News by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 The Bank of Everglades building, circa 1927. (Photo Everglades Society for Historic Preservation) The historic Bank of Everglades building – in the heart of Everglades City – received welcome news in December 2022. Three million dollars in federal funding to help rehabilitate the building was approved by Congress and signed by President
Tribe honors FSU football’s strong season Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 A large wooden tomahawk was presented to Florida State football coach Mike Norvell on Nov. 25, 2022. From left to right are FSU athletic director Michael Alford, Norvell, Kyle Doney, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Richard Osceola and Renegade team owner Allen Durham. (Courtesy photo) Florida State University’s return to prominence on
Jaryaca Baker enjoys smooth transition as business owner Community News Top News by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Jaryaca Baker makes smoothies at the Rez Rally on Jan. 7, 2023, in Hollywood. The Brighton resident opened her business in 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Jaryaca Baker was working for the Seminole Tribe’s Education Department when she decided that an 8-to-5 job in the office might not be the best fit
Seminole presence in classic state championship game Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 American Heritage’s Gregory Xavier Thomas (23) sprints down the field during a punt in the first quarter of the Class 2M state championship football game Dec. 16, 2022, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Miami Central edged Heritage, 38-31. (Photo Kevin Johnson) FORT LAUDERDALE — A South Florida powerhouse
NSU honors Native Americans with heritage day game Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 The Dec. 18, 2022, women’s basketball game between Nova Southeastern University and Saginaw Valley State University featured four Native Americans. From left to right, NSU’s twin sister tandem of Kyannah Grant and Kyarrah Grant (both Navajo/Choctaw) and Skyla Osceola (Seminole Tribe) and Saginaw Valley State’s Tori DePerry (Ojibwe/Stockbridge). (Photo