HENDRY COUNTY — Florida Power & Light (FPL) was granted another delay by the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners for a final public reading of amendments to the county’s comprehensive land use plan needed to pave the way for electrical power facilities on land adjacent to Big Cypress Reservation. The

BIG CYPRESS — Honorary Trail Boss Bert Frazier was remembered fondly as a cattle owner, medicine man and church deacon during the 20th annual Junior Cypress Cattle Drive & Rodeo on March 19 in Big Cypress. Cattle owners were called cow hunters in the days of the open range and Frazier,

HOLLYWOOD — Members of the Cooper City High School band wind ensemble visited Hollywood Reservation on a recent February morning to sit under the canopy of the historic, revered Council Oak tree and ponder its greatness. "Kids grew up playing under the tree. Once, it was hit by lightning and almost

BRIGHTON — The Brighton 4-H barn buzzed with activity March 10 as 88 youth showed animals to a packed house at the Seminole Indian 4-H Show & Sale. The show and subsequent sale were the culmination of months of hard work and commitment by the 4-H’ers, who have cared for steer

HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s revenue sharing gaming compact with Florida Gov. Rick Scott moved closer to ratification in the Florida Legislature Feb. 17 when a Senate committee approved the deal to give Seminole Gaming the exclusive right to add roulette and craps at Tribe casinos and to keep blackjack

BRIGHTON — New features woven into a lineup of traditional events at the 78th annual Brighton Field Day extravaganza proved that as time brings change, the heart of the matter stays the same. "Heck, 78 years ago families gathered under a few chickees for a big picnic with three-legged races and

HOLLYWOOD — A traditionally elaborate grand entry marked the opening of the 45th annual Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. The Seminole Color Guard led the procession of Tribe officials, royalty and 234 dancers decked out in colorful regalia to the center of the Hard Rock Live arena. Eleven drum

HOLLYWOOD — The long line of moviegoers waiting to enter Native Reel Cinema Fest served as confirmation to Everett Osceola that the two-day Native American film showcase could be a success. "It was almost like a dream," said Osceola, cultural ambassador for the Tribe. "That’s when I knew we put on

"Stupid in Love" may be the name of Spencer Battiest’s new album, but it does not apply to how the pop singer-songwriter manages his budding career. Battiest has worked diligently and deliberately to make a mark in the music industry by releasing the album, performing it live and creating music videos,