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

Reservations hear from college representatives

by Calvin Tiger - August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Jarvis Barnes-Jones, Florida Gulf Coast University director of community engagement and outreach, speaks with Brighton residents July 24, 2025, on the Brighton Reservation. Barnes-Jones discussed FGCU’s academic programs and provided an overview of the campus for students who are potentially interested in applying to the school. (Photo by Calvin Tiger) BRIGHTON

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

Cypress Billie completes Harvard program

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

Cypress Billie with his certificate. (Courtesy photo) Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum educator Cypress Billie recently completed the Project Zero program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where he learned more teaching methods he can integrate into the tours he gives at the museum. “It was an honor to be sent to

Doc Native creates short action film, joins cast of two feature films

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

Doc Native, dressed as the character he plays, appears in a promotional piece for the short film “Ghost.” (Courtesy photo) In addition to his music career, the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Doc Native has been busy living the “Hollywood” life. He wrote and starred in a short action film and recently

Cheyenne Nunez leads New College of Florida softball team through success and sorrow

by Kevin Johnson - June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

New College of Florida softball coach Cheyenne Nunez watches an at-bat during the team’s game against the University of Fort Lauderdale. The batter is closer to the camera and out of focus. Nunez is standing further away in a white T-shirt, black shorts and a visor. She is in focus.

New College of Florida softball coach Cheyenne Nunez watches an at-bat during the team’s game against the University of Fort Lauderdale on April 22 in Oakland Park. Nunez served as interim head coach this season as the team coped with the illness and passing of its head coach, Alyson Bermudez.

Billie and Yzaguirre sisters win state championship with ECS

by Kevin Johnson - June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

The ECS team celebrates with a group hug and lots of smiles.

With winning pitcher Hadyn Billie in the center (black visor), the Evangelical Christian School softball team celebrates after winning the Class 1A state championship May 21 in Longwood. ECS defeated Geneva School, 17-14. (Kevin Johnson) LONGWOOD — The Evangelical Christian School softball team, which features five Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal

2025 grads return to Pemayetv Emahakv

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

From left to right, Preslynn Baker, Merlelaysia Billie, Willo James, Neela Jones and Lason Baker enjoy their return to PECS. The group smiles and laughs while walking toward the camera in purple and black caps and gowns.

From left to right, Preslynn Baker, Merlelaysia Billie, Willo James, Neela Jones and Lason Baker enjoy their return to PECS. (Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School welcomed back 15 alumni for the school’s annual grad walk May 22. The former students returned to their K-8 alma mater as high

Ahfachkee celebrates 2025 graduates

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

From left to right are Xzavion Tommie, Sarah Robbins, Ian Hernandez-Osceola, Gilbert Guerrero, Aaliyah Billie and Jody Cabral. Students are standing behind large 2025 silver balloons. Some students are moving their tassels to the other side and one student throws their cap.

The Ahfachkee School class of 2025 celebrates after receiving diplomas May 21. From left to right are Xzavion Tommie, Sarah Robbins, Ian Hernandez-Osceola, Gilbert Guerrero, Aaliyah Billie and Jody Cabral. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Six Ahfachkee School seniors crossed a threshold in their lives when they walked down the aisle

Apolonia Nunez qualifies to be Florida General Contractor

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

Apolonia Nunez, left, and her father, David Nunez, attend a groundbreaking for a playground in Okeechobee in 2018. Her father is holding a yellow shovel in his right hand.

Apolonia Nunez and her father, David Nunez, attend a groundbreaking for a playground in Okeechobee in 2018. (Courtesy photo) Apolonia Nunez is about to become a rare young woman in the field of General Contractors in Florida. She passed the state exams in April and is about to receive her license.