BIG CYPRESS — Team roping is a popular rodeo sport. Roping cattle by the horns is the cowboy’s job; raising cattle with the best horns for the sport is Moses Jumper Jr.’s job. As a fourth-generation cattleman, Jumper has cattle in his blood. His company J-Cross Roping Cattle LLC raises small

MOORE HAVEN — The Seminole Tribe has been an important participant in the annual Chalo Nitka Festival in Moore Haven since it began in 1948 to celebrate the paving of what was then Main Street, and they were out in force March 2 at this year’s festivities. A quintessential small-town celebration,

IMMOKALEE — Chaplain Dan Harris, of the Seminole Police and Fire departments, prepared a guest for what was about to happen at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s 14th Intercessory Prayer Gathering. "Get ready to receive the Holy Spirit," Harris said, as nearly 100 faithful flocked into Immokalee First Seminole Baptist Church

 CHOKOLOSKEE — A traditional Native American canoe journey takes a group of people to distant destinations. In the Pacific Northwest, the watery treks can take weeks and cover hundreds of miles in the open ocean. The Seminole Tribe recently completed its first modern canoe journey down the Turner River in Big

NEW YORK — Seminole Tribal member Spencer Battiest made his mark, singing and acting at the famed Off Broadway Players Theatre, earlier this month as a cast member of the first Native American musical play "Distant Thunder." "Amazing," Battiest said when he returned home to the Hollywood Reservation. "Just amazing. So

By Carrie Dilley BRIGHTON — The Red Barn has a new – well, actually it is old – look. Armstrong Contractors Inc. worked diligently over the past few months to stabilize the historic structure on the Brighton Reservation. At first glance it’s easy to see the new boards that cover the east

TALLAHASSEE — James Joseph Richardson, the migrant fruit-picker who was put on Death Row and 21 years later exonerated for the murder of his seven children, takes his fight for compensation to the Florida Legislature this session. He has been seeking reparation for the wrongful arrest and conviction since 1989, when

HOLLYWOOD — Not everyone is familiar with Native American culture but many have a natural curiosity about it. For those inquisitive types, the 42nd annual Seminole Tribal Fair at the Hollywood Hard Rock from Feb. 8-10 was the place to be. People from all over South Florida – and far

HOLLYWOOD — Pint-sized princesses and princes dressed in Seminole regalia strutted across the stage at the Hollywood Headquarters auditorium to vie for the title of Little Miss and Little Mr. Seminole 2013. Nine boys and 20 girls, ages 5 to 7 from all reservations, showcased poise and personality while answering important