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Florida lake with Native slur renamed

by Damon Scott -

The U.S. Department of Interior, led by Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), has completed its initiative to rename hundreds of geographic sites across the country. (Image via Facebook) A lake in Florida’s Marion County has been renamed as one of 650 geographic sites across the U.S. that were put on a U.S.

Fifth ‘renewable energy conference’ set for February

by Damon Scott -

Attendees gathered at the Native Learning Center for the 2020 conference just before the Covid-19 pandemic. This year the conference is expected to return to an in-person format. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s fifth “Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference” is scheduled to take place Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2023,

EV vs gas: Here’s what to consider

by Calvin Tiger -

(Photo Chargepoint) With the automotive industry focusing on producing more electric vehicles, electrification appears to be on a path to someday become the new norm.  Government mandates, such as California’s that will require sales of all new passenger vehicles to be zero emission by 2035, are helping steer the industry toward

Tribe prepares students for new school year

by Beverly Bidney -

Hollywood Council community affairs specialist Francine Osceola, left, gives backpacks to Ciara Billie, right, and her kids. (Photo Damon Scott) Seminole students had some help preparing for the new school year at the Education Department’s “Back to School Bashes” on reservations in August. Tribal departments set up tables that overflowed with backpacks,

Photos: ‘Fun Day’ in Immokalee

by The Seminole Tribune -

Raymond Garza Jr., left, and Gary Frank play a game of cornhole. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Immokalee community enjoyed a hot summer day in the cool of the gym for a day of bingo, cornhole, lunch and just enjoying each other’s company. The day started with an early morning walk/run through the

Seminole Scenes: August 2022

by The Seminole Tribune -

WATER HELPERS: The tribe’s Preslynn Baker, left, Shylynn Testerman, center, and Tahnia Billie, right, handle water duties for the Moore Haven High School football team during its game Aug. 18. All three girls play for the school’s volleyball program. (Photo Kevin Johnson) TEAMWORK: Members of Seminole Fire Rescue help each other

McDaniel Ranch achieves trust status

by Beverly Bidney -

The tribe's McDaniel Ranch features nearly 4,000 acres near the Big Cypress Reservation. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The fee-to-trust process for the 3,980-acre McDaniel Ranch near the Big Cypress Reservation has been finalized and the property has moved into trust held by the U.S. government for the Seminole Tribe of Florida as

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