Moses B. Osceola ends 10 years at Tribal Court Community News Top News by Damon Scott - August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Moses B. Osceola meets with international visitors at tribal headquarters in 2018. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – Moses B. Osceola recently resigned from his position as chief judge of the Seminole Tribe’s trial court after a decade of service. He left the post to run for president of the tribe’s board of
Caleb Hiatt develops business, technology chops Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - July 24, 2023August 1, 2023 Caleb Hiatt (Courtesy photo) Caleb Hiatt is set to enter his sophomore year at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in the fall. The 19-year-old has spent the summer in his hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as an intern with manufacturing company Viaflex. In his studies and through the internship, Hiatt is
Q&A: Meet new ERMD director Whitney Sapienza Community News Top News by Damon Scott - July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Whitney Sapienza (Courtesy photo) Whitney Sapienza was promoted May 30 to director of the tribe’s Environmental Resource Management Department (ERMD) after serving as assistant director for three and a half years. She filled the position previously held by Kevin Cunniff. Sapienza has worked in several positions within ERMD since 2011. She has
Youth learn about food prep, safety Community Health Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Lorraine Posada, Health head cook, at right, shows youth participants how to properly prepare and chop cauliflower for the cauliflower rice stir fry that they prepared. (Photo Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — The Integrative Health Department and Hollywood Community Culture Center presented a food preparation and safety class for tribal youth June
Tribe mourns passing of President Holt Community Top News by Kevin Johnson - July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 HOLLYWOOD — Hundreds of Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal members and others filled the First Seminole Baptist Church in Hollywood on June 12 to pay their respects to President James Holt II. He was remembered for the love he had for his family and the tribe, and as a hard-working
Donna Frank makes sure tribe’s sweetgrass culture won’t fade away Arts & Entertainment Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 During a harvesting outing in Immokalee, Donna Frank, center, shows Lauren Posada how tie a bundle of sweetgrass with a strip of fabric. At left, Lorraine Posada gathers her bundle of sweetgrass. (Beverly Bidney photo) Donna Frank is on a mission to save a part of Seminole culture that is dear
Tribe wins court appeal in sports betting fight Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 The Hard Rock Sportsbook sports betting app could be reinstated after an appellate court’s ruling June 30. (Hard Rock) The Seminole Tribe has won a significant legal battle that could pave the way for sports betting to return to Florida. On June 30, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., in a
Tribe’s leadership celebrated on inauguration day Community News Top News by Damon Scott - June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 The tribe's elected officials gather at the Council Oak Tree following their inauguration June 5. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President James Holt II, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board
Hollywood graduates recognized at Hard Rock dinner Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola introduces Paulina Alexis, left, a Native actor who plays Willie Jack on the popular TV series Reservation Dogs. (Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hollywood’s high school and higher education graduates were recognized for their accomplishments June 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The office
Q&A: ‘Being an Ally in Indian Country’ training comes to Big Cypress Community Health Top News by Damon Scott - June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 A two-day training on the Big Cypress Reservation in July will explore the subject of “Being an Ally in Indian Country.” The training is hosted by staff from the Center for Behavioral Health Department (CBH) and the Native Connections program. It will be facilitated by the nonprofit Native Wellness Institute. The