Las Vegas rights purchase paves way for potential Hard Rock enhancement Arts & Entertainment News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 Hard Rock International logo. (PRNewsFoto/Hard Rock International) HOLLYWOOD – Hard Rock International, known globally for its hotel, gaming, entertainment and restaurant venues, has struck a deal that could increase its presence in Las Vegas. HRI announced May 13 that it has purchased all rights to the Hard Rock brand and related
Southeast Florida could see heavy rain, tropical-storm force wind gusts from disturbance Community News by The Seminole Tribune - May 14, 2020May 19, 2020 (NHC image) Southeast Florida, the Keys and the Bahamas could receive heavy rainfall and tropical-storm force wind gusts in the next day or two from a potential tropical or subtropical disturbance. Here's the National Hurricane Center Special Tropical Weather Outlook issued at 2:40 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 14, 2020, discussing
Brush fires rage in Hendry, Collier counties Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 The scene at a brush fire in Collier County on May 13, 2020. (Collier County Sheriff's Office/Facebook) Emergency personnel in Hendry and Collier counties are battling separate, but fast-moving brush fires today (May 13). A brush fire has caused road closures in Hendry County. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook
Why COVID-19 is decimating some Native American communities Health by The Seminole Tribune - May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 By Timothy M. Smith American Medical Association Native American populations face many of the same challenges as the larger U.S. population during the COVID-19 pandemic, including lack of ready access to testing and shortages of personal protective equipment. But the added burdens of chronic disease and persistent underfunding of American Indian health
Seminole Fire Rescue involved in wildfire battle Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 The Moon Fish Wildfire encompasses more than 27,000 acres in the Tamiami Trail region of the Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. (Big Cypress National Preserve photo) Seminole Fire Rescue as well as personnel from federal, state and local agencies are involved with the battle against the so-called Moon
Dear Sally, What’s it like being an alligator during the coronavirus? Arts & Entertainment Community Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Sally the Alligator. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum photo) By Carrie DilleyAh-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Visitor Services and Development Manager BIG CYPRESS — While the domesticated animals in our lives (particularly our dogs, maybe less so our cats) have enjoyed seeing us all day during these recent times, have you wondered how our free roaming friends have
Upcoming Indigenous performances online Arts & Entertainment by The Seminole Tribune - May 8, 2020May 12, 2020 Shelley Morningsong Marika Sila Here’s a look at some upcoming live shows online with Indigenous performances: May 8, 5 p.m. (ET): Marika Sila (Inuit) will appear on the National Arts Centre’s Canada Performs series. Sila is an actress, hoop dancer and fire performer originally from the Northwest Territories. Sila appeared in The Twilight
‘Ask a Native Physician’ available May 6 Health by The Seminole Tribune - May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 The Association of American Indian Physicians will hold an “Ask a Native Physician” COVID-19 town hall May 6 at 5 p.m. (ET). Call in to ask Native doctors questions about coronavirus. Call 888-218-0223. Passcode is 80223.
Funeral procession for Chief DiPetrillo to be held May 6 Community News by The Seminole Tribune - May 5, 2020May 12, 2020 Seminole Tribe Fire Chief Donald DiPetrillo. (Tribune file photo) A funeral procession for Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue Chief Donald DiPetrillo, who died April 30, will be held May 6 starting from T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th St. in Plantation. The procession is scheduled to begin between 11:15 a.m. and
UNITY names ’25 under 25′ Education News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 4, 2020May 5, 2020 UNITY's '25 Under '25' winners. (UNITY photo) Timothy Benally, Dine (UNITY/Facebook) MESA, Ariz. –Some of Indian Country’s top young talent has been recognized thanks to the United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc. UNITY announced on social media during the week of April 27 the fourth class of its “25 under 25 Native Youth