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Community walks, prays for MMIR

by Tatum Mitchell -
Durante Blais-Billie speaks at the MMIR prayer walk. She is wearing a red shirt and skirt and is holding a microphone.

Durante Blais-Billie speaks at the MMIR prayer walk. (Tatum Mitchell) HOLLYWOOD — Community members dressed in red gathered on the Hollywood Reservation May 16 for a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) prayer walk. Organized by Durante Blais-Billie, Tomasina Chupco and tribal departments, the walk honored and raised awareness for MMIR.

Animal incidents mar May in SWFL

by Beverly Bidney -
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 -
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

High school softball comes to Brighton

by Kevin Johnson -
Thirteen Seminoles were part of the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee high school varsity softball game April 14 at Ollie Jones Memorial Park on the Brighton Reservation. From left to right are Charisma Micco, Tehya Nunez, Preslynn Baker, Daliyah Nunez, Teena Maree Covarrubias, Dyani Kayda, Truley Osceola, Melaine Bonilla, Joleyne Nunez, Kiera Snell, Tahnia Billie, Alyssa Madrigal and Adeline Garcia.

Thirteen Seminoles were part of the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee high school varsity softball game April 14 at Ollie Jones Memorial Park on the Brighton Reservation. From left to right are Charisma Micco, Tehya Nunez, Preslynn Baker, Daliyah Nunez, Teena Maree Covarrubias, Dyani Kayda, Truley Osceola, Melaine Bonilla, Joleyne Nunez,

Preslynn Baker signs with Indiana college

by Kevin Johnson -
With her parents Mona and Preston next to her, Preslynn Baker holds the paperwork she signed to attend Earlham College, where she’ll play volleyball and softball. A signing ceremony for Baker was held April 25 in the Glades County Auditorium.

With her parents Mona and Preston next to her, Preslynn Baker holds the paperwork she signed to attend Earlham College, where she’ll play volleyball and softball. A signing ceremony for Baker was held April 25 in the Glades County Auditorium. (Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN — Terriers had plenty of tears April

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