Seminoles to vote on tribal chairman today
Hollywood · Hundreds of Seminole Tribe members are expected to cast ballots on three Florida reservations today in an election that could be pivotal in shaping the financial future of a tribe that has become immensely wealthy through its operation of seven gaming casinos.
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