DAVIE — The 284th Police Academy class graduated from the Institute of Public Safety on Dec. 5, and among the graduates were two new officers of the Seminole Police Department. Michael S. Sprouse and Joshua L. Williams underwent 770 hours of training over a six-month period in the areas of physical,

BRIGHTON — Former Navajo Nation Chairman and World War II Code Talker Peter MacDonald Sr. was a guest speaker, and the late Tribal veterans Joe Lester John and Wonder Johns were honored for their military and Tribal achievements, highlighting the 25th annual Veterans Day celebration and recognition on Nov. 2

TALLAHASSEE — To recognize the role the Seminole Tribe plays in Florida State University’s heritage, FSU President Eric J. Barron invited Chairman James E. Billie and President Tony Sanchez Jr. to assist in the iconic tradition of planting the flame spear prior to the university’s Homecoming football game on Oct.

BIG CYPRESS — The Brighton Reservation reclaimed the title of Trike Fest champions after defeating reigning champs Big Cypress on Nov. 7. Brighton won the title for four consecutive years before Big Cypress claimed top honors for the first time last year, so the victory proved bittersweet for Brighton. “I guess practice

HOLLYWOOD — About six years ago, Eric Osceola bought a 1989 box Chevy from a nephew and started fixing it up. A new hobby was born, but it grew into something more when he decided to customize the car and bring it to car shows. That old car, bedecked with the

Gaming plays a paramount role in the prosperity of the Tribe. In an effort to get Tribal members involved in all aspects of the gaming business and ensure that profits continue, Seminole Gaming operates the Tribal Career Development Program. The program encourages Tribal members to consider the gaming and hospitality industry

HOLLYWOOD — During her 69 years (and counting), Marie Osceola transitioned from living a solitary life in the Florida Everglades to being a thriving member of society in the ever-expanding Seminole Tribe. Surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 14, she celebrated her birthday and her life, which is still

BRIGHTON — He fought for this country in five of the most ferocious campaigns of the 10-year Vietnam War, including the Battles of Ia Drang/Kim Son, Pleiku and Hoa Hoi. Then, they sent two truckloads of armed soldiers to arrest him in his hometown so they could officially throw him

Before roads were built, canoes were the only means of transportation for Seminoles living in the Everglades. Today, canoes are no longer necessary, but they remain a critical aspect of Tribal culture. According to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s website, the oldest canoes found in North America date back 6,000-7,000