Tribe, FSU celebrate dedication of Native American & Indigenous Studies Center Education News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 From left to right, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Miss Florida Seminole CeCe Thomas, Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Violet Osceola and FSU President Richard McCullough. (Kevin Johnson) TALLAHASSEE — The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s presence was felt outsideand inside at the dedication of Florida State University’s Native American & Indigenous Studies
New residential development debuts in Big Cypress Community News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Led by Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Board President/Vice Chairwoman Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers and former Board President/Vice Chairman Mitchell Cypress, a ribbon is cut Oct. 4, 2024, signifying the opening of “The Groves” residential development in Big Cypress. (Kevin Johnson) BIG CYPRESS — The newest residential
Supporting America’s Children and Families Act passes House; NICWA urges support to move to Senate News Top Story by Tatum Mitchell - November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 U.S. Capitol (Wiki) The Supporting America’s Children and Families Act was approved in the House of Representatives on Sept. 18. National Indian Child Welfare Association is advocating for the Senate to hear the bill before the end of November. NICWA has supported and worked on this legislation as it increases “funding
Tribe mostly spared from wrath of powerful tornadoes News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 Bleachers at the Brighton Reservation's baseball/softball complex were ripped up by a tornado Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Beverly Bidney) Some areas near Seminole Tribe of Florida reservations were decimated by tornadoes spawned during Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, but the tribe emerged mostly unscathed. At the start of a Tribal Council
STOF, Hard Rock International donate $1 million for Helene, Milton relief efforts Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by From Press Release - October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Volunteers and team members from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and World Central Kitchen organize meals for storm victims taking shelter at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center in Tampa. (Photo courtesy Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International are donating
Boys & Girls Club celebrates 20th anniversary Community News Top News Top Story by Calvin Tiger - October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Seminole Tribe Boys & Girls Club director Robert North, left, is presented with a gift from Bruce LeClaire, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Tribe, at the 20th anniversary celebration Sept. 6. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Boys & Girls Club celebrated
Garden Club sprouts up in Hollywood Community News Top News Top Story by Tatum Mitchell - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 From left to right, Sue Forbes-Osceola, Ella Forbes-Osceola, Tenia Tommie James, Sally Turtle-Alfonso, Alex Tommie James, Azallea Stewart, Daylen Stewart and Kaidence Alvarez gather around to plant sweetgrass at Garden Club’s first meeting in Hollywood on Sept. 17. (Tatum Mitchell) The 4-H Garden Club is starting to take root in Hollywood
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.
Announcements Top News Top Story by Office of Emergency Management - September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 Advisory #4: Tropical Storm Helene
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