ANADARKO, Okla. — Fraternal twins Coleman and DaKoda Josh have one more thing in common after both became Eagle Scouts, the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America, in July. The 18-year-olds joined the Scouts at age 6 and stuck with it all the way, a feat only 5

For 30 years, Americans have come out of their homes and taken back their streets on National Night Out (NNO). About 350 Tribal members did the same Aug. 25 during the Seminole Police Department’s tribalwide Seminole Night Out to Prevent Crime. "We want people to know we are here for them,"

BIG CYPRESS — From a hurricane preparedness briefing emerged a brainstorm idea to prepare Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue for a "what if" scenario. What if flames were to strike one of the Tribe’s most treasured buildings? "We have a 169-page emergency plan, but it’s hard to know how to rescue things if

BIG CYPRESS — As sirens blared and lights flashed, two Seminole Police Department officers drew their guns and took down a couple of felony suspects at the old bingo hall Aug. 29 in Big Cypress. Afterward, everyone at the scene discussed the apprehension, although no one was arrested. The "crime scene"

HOLLYWOOD — Standing at attention, with badges swathed in black bands and eyes fixed on the Seminole, Florida and United States flags, Tribe employees who protect and serve remembered fellow firefighters, police officers and all others whose lives were taken by terrorists Sept. 11, 2001. "It was the Vietnam of our

HOLLYWOOD — Seminole royalty is once again all in the family as Brianna Nunez, 18, and her cousin Cheyenne Nunez, 16, were crowned Miss Florida Seminole and Jr. Miss Seminole, respectively, at the 57th annual Princess Pageant held July 26 in Hollywood. The Brighton teens demonstrated talent, poise, intellect and knowledge

CATOOSA, Okla. — Learning the ins and outs, what’s new and what’s history about Native American housing programs hit home for 150 Tribal representatives from 24 Tribes at the national 2014 Indian Housing Training Conference. "Trying to figure out the best ways to accomplish housing and everything that goes with it

BRIGHTON — Managing rainy season in communities built on historic swamp land poses a flood of challenges. Striking a proper balance between what is correct for the environment, right for the Tribe and recommended by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) while dealing with drainage is a day-to-day challenge, said

HOLLYWOOD — Max Osceola Jr. likes to consider his age in BC timeline. "For Seminoles, there is BC – Before Columbus, and BC – Before Casinos. I was before casinos," he said. On Aug. 13, the former Tribal Councilman personalized another point in time: 50 years on two wheels. He drove to