Bill Osceola Memorial marks return of rodeos Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 From left, Bill Osceola’s daughter Cynthia Osceola and granddaughter Cyiah Avila are joined by Moses Jumper Jr., S.R. Tommie and Pastor Josh LeadingFox during a ceremony at the Bill Osceola Memorial Youth Rodeo on May 14 at the Hollywood Reservation’s rodeo grounds. (Photo Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The turnout for the
Triple Crown Fishing Series crowns champions Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 At left, Triple Crown Fishing Series grand champion Rafael Sanchez and his teammate Allen Venzor hold up the prizes they won at the series’ final event May 21 in Big Cypress. They finished second as a team in the final event. (Courtesy Seminole Recreation) The third and final event in this
Seminole Bass Fishing Tournament debuts in Lakeport Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 The Seminole Bass Fishing Tournament championship team included, from left, Jamie Thomas, Jo Johns, Kalgary Johns and Norman Johns. They were joined by tournament organizer Amos Tiger and Brighton Councilman Larry Howard at the awards ceremony May 7 in Lakeport. (Photo Darlene Evans) The third time proved to be a charm
Moore Haven poised to grow after solid season Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Summer Gopher makes solid contact for a hit against Bradenton Christian on May 5. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN — Had this season been like previous ones, the Moore Haven High School softball season would have continued past the district tournament. But despite being runner-up in their district and compiling a
Supreme Court sides with Texas tribes on bingo games News by Damon Scott - June 18, 2022June 18, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling June 15 concerning electronic bingo at two Texas tribes. (File photo) After a long legal battle with the state of Texas, a U.S. Supreme Court decision allows two Texas tribes to conduct electronic bingo games at their facilities. The court’s 5-4 ruling issued June 15,
Hard Rock Tejon casino-resort clears major hurdle Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Damon Scott - June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 This rendering is a representation of the proposed Hard Rock Tejon casino-resort. (Courtesy Hard Rock) The Tejon Indian Tribe of California has taken a big step toward the development of a $600 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Mettler. Tribal officials signed a gaming compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom June
Immokalee celebrates preschool graduates Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 performs on the stage during the graduation program May 18. (Photo Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 took the first steps to the rest of their lives as they walked down the red carpet ready to receive their diplomas May 18. Proudly
Construction on the horizon at Ahfachkee Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 A rendering of the completed elementary school, on the right, with the existing middle and high school building on the left. (Courtesy rendering) BIG CYPRESS — Spring usually brings signs of new life, but at the Ahfachkee School it brought a dozen new portables. Construction is expected to begin soon for the
PECS alums return to their roots Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Seventeen high school graduates from the class of 2022 returned to PECS for the traditional grad walk May 20. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Four years after completing eighth grade at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, 17 high school graduates returned to their alma mater May 20 for the traditional graduate walk
Eighth graders bid farewell to Pemeyetv Emahakv Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Eighth graders take their final walk through the halls of PECS May 26 as students and teachers cheer for them. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — On the final day of school, May 26, eighth graders at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School took their last walk through the hallways of the school they