Valholly Frank voices her climate concerns during massive global rallies Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE — They chanted “Hey, hey, ho, ho, these fossil fuels have to go.” They cheered each time a passing vehicle honked in support. And on a day when most of them would normally be in classrooms in Broward County, they carried signs in front of the
The final countdown Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Grand opening of Seminole Hard Rock’s enormous expansion set for Oct. 24 HOLLYWOOD — It’s down to the wire as thousands of details are checked and double checked for what will be a new day in the history of the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock International. Many milestones have already been reached
Tribe, STOFI, Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock step up to help Dorian victims in Bahamas Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Board Rep. Gordon Wareham stood amid more than 25,000 bottles of drinking water in the Seminole Wholesale Distributors warehouse. Just days earlier the water had been purchased with the intention that it could be needed for Tribal members, emergency operations and customers should powerful
Countdown underway for NAIG 2020 Community News by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2019September 5, 2019 Preparations for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games are well underway. Organizers held a one-year countdown ceremony on July 12 in the host city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. With more than 5,000 Indigenous youth athletes from Canada and the U.S. expected to compete, including from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the
EIRA holds regional final; Vegas next stop for some Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2019September 5, 2019 The road to Las Vegas runs through the Brighton Reservation. That’s the path about 20 members of the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association took to qualify for the 44th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo that will be held Oct. 22-26 at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. INFR bids were up
Hayla Boyz hit their stride at NASA tournament News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2019September 5, 2019 COOPER CITY — It wouldn’t be a NASA softball tournament without encountering the obstacles of summertime elements. The Seminole Tribe’s Recreation Department hosted this year’s annual competition that drew about 60 teams in men’s, women’s, co-ed and legends divisions from five Native American tribes. Naha Jumper makes solid contact for the
Allie Williams competes in national junior bowling tournament News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 Bowling is more than just a hobby for Allie Williams. The Seminole teenager, who lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi, has been bowling since age 7. She watches the sport on television. She has her favorite stars to follow, namely Jason Belmonte and Danielle McEwan. She hasn’t attended a pro bowlers event, but would
Pursuing his passion: Duelle Gore’s journey in pro basketball News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The Las Vegas that most people think of – bright lights, star-studded shows and, of course, enormous casinos – isn’t the Las Vegas that Duelle Gore thinks about, nor are they the reasons he’s spending the summer in the city. Gore ignores all the tempting distractions Las Vegas
Raising the bar: Justine Osceola’s soap business is flourishing Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Would you like to enjoy the scent of orange, oatmeal or freshly cut grass while taking a morning shower? How about bathing in the aroma of leather, bubblegum or even marshmallow while soaping up? Justine Osceola’s new handmade bar soap business provides a vast variety of nasal-pleasing smells and eye-catching
NABI provides learning experience for Tribe teams News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 5, 2019August 19, 2019 For most of the players on the Tribesmen boys team from the Brighton Reservation, a trip to the Phoenix area in July marked their first experience at the 17th annual Native American Basketball Invitational. The week at the tournament, which features 64 Native boys and girls teams each, is one they