Seminole first responders, employees complete FEMA training Community News by Beverly Bidney - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Tribal employees learn about using the Advanced Incident Command System for complex incidents in the Big Cypress public safety building Sept. 12 and work together in small groups to devise plans for various scenarios. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The Office of Emergency Management has been holding Federal Emergency Management Agency
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa marks Hispanic Heritage Month with $100,000 in donations Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 The Hispanic Professional Women’s Association is one of 10 organizations Seminole Hard Rock Tampa donated to in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Hard Rock) TAMPA – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa launched 'My Rhythm. My Flavor. Mi Gente' on Sept. 15. The celebration continues through Oct. 15. 'My Rhythm. My Flavor.
New Okeechobee High School taking shape Education News by Tatum Mitchell - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 A rendering of the new Okeechobee High School. (Courtesy rendering) Phase one of construction of Okeechobee High School concluded at the beginning of August and is set to open at the start of the 2026-27 school year. The construction started about a year and a half ago and is “pretty much changing
John Legend’s nonprofit organization receives $100,000 donation from Hard Rock Heals Foundation Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 John Legend at Hard Rock London. (Hard Rock) Multi-platinum artist John Legend performed at the original Hard Rock Café in London on Sept. 12, 2024, as part of a celebration for the Unity by Hard Rock global loyalty program launch. Legend was presented with a check for $100,000 from Hard Rock International’s
Market for EVs cools while hybrids heat up News by Calvin Tiger - September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 While the automotive market is heavily focused on getting more people into electric vehicles (EVs), there has been an increase in demand with hybrid vehicles gaining more market share than EVs during the past year. Currently, in the U.S., EVs have a market share of 6.8% for new EVs sold
PECS celebrates first day of school, ‘A’ status Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 17, 2024September 19, 2024 PECS teachers and staff surprise the students with golden confetti to celebrate the school’s ‘A’ rating by the state on the first day of school, Aug. 12. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Toward the end of the first day of school Aug. 12, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students, staff and teachers gathered
Seminole kids soak up sun, camaraderie at Camp Kulaqua Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 17, 2024September 19, 2024 During the Amazing Race scavenger hunt, teams of campers rushed to get from one activity station to the next in order to complete the circuit of challenges first. (Beverly Bidney) HIGH SPRINGS — More than 170 kids from age 7 to 17 enjoyed a week away from their daily lives for
Tampa Museum of Art displays Corinne Zepeda’s work in Skyway 2024 exhibition Arts & Entertainment Community News by Beverly Bidney - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Corinne Zepeda stands between her beadwork and a patchwork skirt with cape at the “Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration” on display at the Tampa Museum of Art. (Beverly Bidney) TAMPA — Seminole Tribe of Florida artist Corinne Zepeda’s artwork is becoming a familiar fixture on museum walls around the state. In
SWEP participants wrap up positive experience at ERD Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 17, 2024September 19, 2024 ERD employees who worked with the SWEP program are, from left to right, Christopher Self, Grant Steelman, Maria Newsome, Keith Morton, SWEP participant Lena Cypress, Sean McHugh, SWEP participant Aiyana Crespo, Hunter Howard, Mandy D’Andrea, Jed Redwine, Joseph Andreoli, Travis Haley and Craig Van Der Heiden. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS —
