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Florida bans texting while driving

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Starting Oct. 1 texting while driving will be illegal for the more than 14 million licensed drivers in Florida thanks to a new state law. "This law will save lives," said Seminole Police Department Police Chief William Latchford. "Banning texting will force drivers to stay focused on the road." Florida lawmakers tried

Brighton Seminole Trading Post holds grand reopening

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BRIGHTON — After about 45 years in existence, the Seminole Trading Post on the Brighton Reservation underwent a much-needed renovation. Tribal officials and members, as well as people from surrounding counties, made the trek to Brighton on July 26 for the grand reopening of the improved Brighton Trading Post. "This is a

Charter School holds Culture Open House

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BRIGHTON — Students’ families, teachers and peers got an inside look at what the Culture Department has spent their school year teaching them. The Culture Department hosted their annual Culture Open House at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School on May 24, displaying each student’s arts and crafts. Pieces included beaded daisy chains

Brighton Reservation starts new Boys Club

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By Rachel Buxton BRIGHTON — As most youth were off enjoying their Memorial Day weekend, Lewis Gopher Jr. and Conner Thomas stood on top of a bare chickee with the hot Florida sun blazing down on them on May 26. They nailed fresh palms into the new roof while Donovan Harris,

Charter School students participate in annual culture camp

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BRIGHTON — A mix of old and new activities were on the schedule for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s annual culture camp from May 2-3. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade headed to the culture camp at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena to participate in activities highlighting Seminole culture. The culture camp

Charter School students compete in HERSHEY’S Games

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OKEECHOBEE — School spirit and pride prevailed on April 27 as students from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School cheered on their fellow classmates at the HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games. Charter School students loaded the bus in the early morning and headed to Okeechobee in hopes of snagging one of the top

Hollywood Hard Rock employees bring hope to neighbor

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HOLLWOOD — On April 19, eight Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino employees pulled into Nancy Lacter’s driveway, ready to fulfill one of her dreams. Moments later, Lacter, of Hollywood, opened her front door with tears in her eyes. Lacter, a single mother, had been on the waiting list for the

Family and friends remember the late Mike Allen Smith

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BIG CYPRESS — Family man, good friend, inspiration and hard worker were all words used to describe the late Mike Allen Smith on April 28 as family and friends gathered for a memorial horseshoe tournament in his honor. Tribal members from Big Cypress, Brighton and Hollywood joined together at Oneva Smith’s

Pemayetv Emahakv students excel during third quarter

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BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students’ efforts continue to pay off. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students were recognized for their academic achievements for the third quarter on April 13. “I feel the students are chugging right along with their academics,” principal Brian Greseth said. “We are seeing many students earning higher

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