Passion for baseball propels Sylas Billie Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 30, 2014April 8, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Enthusiasm wasn’t difficult to detect from the youngest baseball player on the field at Rotary Park. When a coach asked who wanted to be a captain, Sylas Billie’s hand was the first raised. When a close play at home plate occurred in the second inning, Sylas showed Major League determination
Pemayetv Emahakv kicks off basketball seasons Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 30, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — A convincing win by the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School boys basketball team helped dissipate early season concerns. PECS used a 15-0 run to start the game to secure its first victory of the season, 45-17, against visiting Moore Haven Dec. 10. "It feels good to get the first win," said
Rebuilding in progress for Ahfachkee basketball teams Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 30, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School girls and boys basketball teams share more in common than just playing on the same court at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. This season both squads are in rebuilding mode. As of the Christmas break, wins had eluded the Warriors’ teams – including a pair
Art, culture, dance, music fills Big Cypress Community by Kevin Johnson - November 25, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Buyers who purchased Marty Bowers’ photography at the American Indian Arts Celebration (AIAC) can thank – to a certain degree – Howard Stern. Bowers, who grew up on the Big Cypress Reservation where AIAC was held Nov. 7-8, followed in the footsteps of his favorite radio personality. "Howard Stern’s
Brighton Veterans Day ceremony honors Purple Heart recipient David ‘Bob’ Motlow Sr. Community by Kevin Johnson - November 25, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — One sentence from Cheyenne Nunez’s poem epitomized the appreciative atmosphere inside the Florida Seminole Veterans Building in Brighton Nov. 6. "I wake up without fear on this day and every day thanks to the brave men and women who have fought for this country," the Jr. Miss Florida Seminole
Patriotism abounds at Veterans Day celebration Community by Kevin Johnson - November 25, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Giant red, white and blue drapery in the form of the American flag provided a patriotic cover for more than 300 people at the 27th annual Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 3 inside the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena entertainment complex in Big Cypress. From the welcoming remarks by Big
Military service recalled by young, seasoned vets at Big Cypress ceremony Community by Kevin Johnson - November 25, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Memories of military service in the Vietnam War filled the Big Cypress Community Center during a Veterans Day Luncheon Nov. 11. Gerald Wellington, the event’s guest speaker, had yet to put his feet on Vietnam soil when he saw the sky light up as his airplane descended. "The airport
A Seminole faces FSU Seminoles Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 24, 2014April 8, 2015 TALLAHASSEE — DeForest Carter grew up as a Florida State fan. He wanted to attend FSU. Even though his college path brought him to Daytona Beach, he has remained an FSU supporter. But for 40 minutes Nov. 3, Carter put aside his affection for FSU and did everything he could to
Neko Osceola enjoys the ride as Flanagan High football flourishes under former FSU Seminole Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 24, 2014April 8, 2015 PEMBROKE PINES — Neko Osceola is making the most out of his brief tenure with the Flanagan High football team. After three years at American Heritage School in Plantation, Neko switched to Flanagan for his senior season. He arrived just in time to be part of the most successful season in
Tribe’s rodeo competitors represent at INFR Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 24, 2014April 8, 2015 LAS VEGAS — Big venues, large crowds and national competitions don’t intimidate Dyami Nelson. In fact, the 15-year-old Seminole bull rider thrives in that environment. "It makes it more fun," Dyami said a few days after he returned from the Indian National Finals Rodeo held from Nov. 4-8 at the 4,600-seat