Seminole Tribe of Florida General Counsel Jim Shore, 80, Passes Away

by From Press Release - September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Seminole Tribe of Florida HOLLYWOOD -- Jim Shore, 80, who served as General Counsel of the Seminole Tribe of Florida for more than four decades and guided the Tribe to unprecedented levels of success, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston, Fla. He was rushed there after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest

Ahfachkee students to attend high school, college simultaneously this fall

by Beverly Bidney - August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Ahfachkee’s dual enrollees take a break from registering for college at Florida SouthWestern State College in the Big Cypress library June 24. From left to right are Curtis Smith, Curmya Smith, Aiyana Crespo and Shakur Williams. (Beverly Bidney photo) BIG CYPRESS — Four Ahfachkee students will attend the Ahfachkee School and

Seminole Artist Experience Art Sale to be held in Immokalee

by Kevin Johnson - July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Heat Advisory: July 18, 2025

by Kevin Johnson - July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Alligator wrestler Billy Walker ready to tackle retirement

by Tatum Mitchell - June 9, 2025June 11, 2025

Billy Walker moves his hand into the alligator's mouth while he is kneeling in front of the animal. His right hand and part of his forearm are in the alligator's open mouth. Audience members in the background raise their phones to record or take photos.

Billy Walker moves his hand into an alligator's mouth May 10 at a Big Cypress Mother's Day event. (Tatum Mitchell) BIG CYPRESS — A barefooted man in rolled up jeans crouches down on all fours in front of an alligator. In the shade of a moss-draped tree and vendors’ tents, audience

‘Beautiful and Proud’ Miss Florida Seminole exhibit opens at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

by Beverly Bidney - June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

A large montage featuring Miss Florida Seminoles greets visitors as they enter the new 'Beautiful and Proud' exhibit that opened May 28 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Kevin Johnson) BIG CYPRESS — Since the Seminole Tribe of Florida was recognized by the U.S. government in 1957, the matriarchal tribe has celebrated its

Animal incidents mar May in SWFL

by Beverly Bidney - June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

A Florida panther walks through greenery.

Florida panther. (Courtesy photo) May was a tough month for panther, bear and human encounters in Southwest Florida. By May 6, four panthers, one man, a dog and three bears were killed during those confrontations. PanthersAccording to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation’s (FWC) Panther Pulse database, vehicle collisions were responsible

Tribe celebrates inauguration day

by Tatum Mitchell - June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Following the inauguration ceremony June 2, the Tribal Council and Board of Directors gather in front of the Council Oak Tree. The tree is large with branches fanning out close to the ground. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board Rep. Bryan Arledge and Hollywood Board Rep. O’Hara Tommie.

Following the inauguration ceremony June 2, the Tribal Council and Board of Directors gather in front of the Council Oak Tree. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board

Moore Haven football welcomes new coach Deric Allen

by Kevin Johnson - May 28, 2025May 29, 2025

Deric Allen watches his Moore Haven High School football players at a spring practice May 15, 2025. Allen is in his first year as the team's head coach. (Photo by Kevin Johnson/The Seminole Tribune) MOORE HAVEN – For some of the rising juniors and seniors on the Moore Haven High School

Hard Rock adds to memorabilia archive with majority purchase of Las Vegas company

by The Seminole Tribune - May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Globe and Entertainment Media Group's website features celebrity photos for sale, including, from left to right, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and The Beatles. (Globephotos.com) Hard Rock International’s vast memorabilia archive – more than 88,000 pieces – is expanding. In a May 23 press release, HRI announced its majority acquisition of Las Vegas-based