Tribe Makes History with First Blackjack Deal
By FELIX DOBOSZ
Staff Reporter
HOLLYWOOD — Famed boxing announcer Michael Buffer had to change his trademark phrase “Let’s get ready to rumble” to “Let’s get ready to gamble” as he announced that Blackjack can now be played at the Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. (continue...)
Annual Cattle Shipping Days at Brighton, BC
By SUSAN ETXEBARRIA
Freelance Reporter
The Brighton marsh pen, a labyrinth of locked enclosures, was filled with wild steers and heifers mewing in their tight-quartered corrals, accompanied by the sounds of the clanking gates, roars of cattle trucks coming and going and the whoop and hollers of the cowboys at the annual round up that began June 23. (continue...)
William Latchford Sworn In as SPD Chief of Police
By FELIX DOBOSZ
Staff Reporter
HOLLYWOOD — As a third generation law enforcement officer, William Latchford said he is proud to honor his grandfather’s legacy as a New York City police officer and his father’s legacy as a New York State Police officer who later went on to serve as police chief for the City of Port Richey, Fla. for 40 years. (continue...)
Council Meets in Hollywood
By CHRIS JENKINS
Staff Reporter
HOLLYWOOD — The Tribal Council convened for a special session on the Hollywood Reservation on June 17. During the council meeting, Tribal citizen Jarrid Smith was presented with his New Orleans Bowl Championship ring by FAU Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger. The Council passed 28 resolutions including: (continue...)
Tampa Celebrates Independence Day
By MARISOL GONZALEZ
Staff Reporter
TAMPA — The Tampa Recreation Dept. and Liaison Richard Henry’s Office combined efforts at Jerry Henry’s property to celebrate this year’s Fourth of July. (continue...)