Tribe, STOFI, Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock step up to help Dorian victims in Bahamas Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Board Rep. Gordon Wareham stood amid more than 25,000 bottles of drinking water in the Seminole Wholesale Distributors warehouse. Just days earlier the water had been purchased with the intention that it could be needed for Tribal members, emergency operations and customers should powerful
Proposed 5G projects can be reviewed by tribes, court says Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 A recent federal court decision is being hailed as a win for Native American tribes, at least for now. In August, a U.S. Court of Appeals – D.C. Circuit decision pushed back on the Federal Communications Commission by reinstating environmental and historical review requirements for the construction of new 5G wireless
EIRA holds regional final; Vegas next stop for some Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2019September 5, 2019 The road to Las Vegas runs through the Brighton Reservation. That’s the path about 20 members of the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association took to qualify for the 44th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo that will be held Oct. 22-26 at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. INFR bids were up
Seminole students take tours of Florida colleges, capitol Education News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - August 30, 2019September 6, 2019 The CSSS college tour returned after a five-year hiatus and the Tribe’s Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS) staff said it was a success. The July 29 to Aug. 2 tour took 20 students across Florida by bus to visit Florida A&M University, Florida State University, University of Florida, University
Hayla Boyz hit their stride at NASA tournament News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2019September 5, 2019 COOPER CITY — It wouldn’t be a NASA softball tournament without encountering the obstacles of summertime elements. The Seminole Tribe’s Recreation Department hosted this year’s annual competition that drew about 60 teams in men’s, women’s, co-ed and legends divisions from five Native American tribes. Naha Jumper makes solid contact for the
Allie Williams competes in national junior bowling tournament News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 Bowling is more than just a hobby for Allie Williams. The Seminole teenager, who lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi, has been bowling since age 7. She watches the sport on television. She has her favorite stars to follow, namely Jason Belmonte and Danielle McEwan. She hasn’t attended a pro bowlers event, but would
Pursuing his passion: Duelle Gore’s journey in pro basketball News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The Las Vegas that most people think of – bright lights, star-studded shows and, of course, enormous casinos – isn’t the Las Vegas that Duelle Gore thinks about, nor are they the reasons he’s spending the summer in the city. Gore ignores all the tempting distractions Las Vegas
Tribal students participate in leadership program Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 One of the more unique experiences available to Tribal youth takes place each summer in Florida’s capital, and this year was no exception. The 2019 Florida Indian Youth Program and Leadership Academy took place July 13 through July 27 at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Several Tribal students took part in the
Hollywood Seminole seniors take Minnesota by storm Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 By: Wanda BowersTribal Elder On Tuesday morning, Aug. 13, 2019, about 40 Seminole seniors from the Hollywood Reservation boarded American Airlines in Miami and took a direct flight to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. This began our senior trip, Shokapee, here we come! We arrived in Minnesota around noon, so the first thing we
Seminole campers return to Camp Kulaqua Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. - Nearly 200 Seminole kids had a blast at Camp Kulaqua where they stayed active, made new friends and had the time of their lives as they learned to live away from their families. After a three-year hiatus, Tribal youngsters returned to the camp in High Springs,