All U.S. citizens ages 18 and older have the right, privilege and responsibility to vote. For this upcoming U.S. presidential election, many Native Americans are emphasizing thatthe right should not be taken lightly in Indian Country, as it was not easily granted. The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 extended citizenship rights

HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. — Summer camp is a place for kids to learn who they are by participating in activities they don’t usually do at home. Instead of sitting around watching TV, playing video games and spending time online, campers spend their time running, swimming, learning and bonding with their

HOLLYWOOD — Thirteen young women celebrated their Seminole heritage and culture on July 28, vying for the coveted Miss and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole crowns. While all wanted the responsibility of serving as their Tribe’s ambassadors, only two received the honor. Alexis Aguilar, one of five Immokalee contestants, shined during the

By Raevin Frank Many girls wonder what it’s like being a Seminole Princess, but Jewel Buck doesn’t have to guess. She became Miss Florida Seminole in July 2011, and it’s been a great experience for her. Jewel traveled to many places and met many new people. "[Being Miss Florida Seminole] has opened a

By Christine McCall The Miss Florida Seminole Pageant has played an important role in the lives of young Seminole women since 1957, when the Tribal Council appointed Connie Gowen the first Miss Seminole. Since then, 51 women have held the Miss Seminole title after being selected by a panel of judges. Each

BRIGHTON — After about 45 years in existence, the Seminole Trading Post on the Brighton Reservation underwent a much-needed renovation. Tribal officials and members, as well as people from surrounding counties, made the trek to Brighton on July 26 for the grand reopening of the improved Brighton Trading Post. "This is a

HOLLYWOOD — The Swamp, a new destination which epitomizes a fun evening out in South Florida, opened at the Hard Rock Seminole Paradise in July. Owned by Tribal member James Madrigal and his wife, Sheila, of Brighton, The Swamp is a Seminole-themed nightclub complete with a chickee and Seminole paintings. The

ST. PETERSBURG — Brighton resident Jill John was born almost 32 years ago with spina bifida, a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord. She has spent most of her life in a wheelchair and has endured more than a dozen major surgeries. Her father, Seminole Tribal

BRIGHTON — Brighton resident Emma Urbina now lives in her dream home, thanks to the Tribe’s Construction and Development Department. The department, which bids for jobs alongside outside construction companies, built Urbina’s house in about six months. Brighton Board Rep. Larry Howard presented her with the keys to her new