Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair with aide Regina Aviles following her tragic death by self-immolation. Amid a House ethics investigation and a primary runoff, Gonzales claims he was blackmailed by her husband for $300,000, while leaked texts reveal his persistent, explicit solicitation of the subordinate despite her discomfort.
US Marshals arrest Donovan Berry in Buffalo, New York, Naveah Jackson in Pine Hills, Buffalo
U.S. Marshals recently captured two high-profile fugitives in multi-state operations. In Buffalo, Donovan Berry was arrested for a Texas bar shooting. Meanwhile, in Florida, authorities apprehended Naveah Jackson following a dangerous 19-mile chase in New York. Both arrests highlight the successful coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement.
Apopka, Florida’s Christopher Delgado, Gadiel Rivera arrested
Two Apopka residents face serious charges in early 2026. Christopher Delgado was arrested for a three-year, multi-million dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme involving Goliath Ventures. Separately, former teacher Gadiel Rivera-Nieves was charged with sexual battery involving a 17-year-old student. Both men are currently in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
Albany, New York’s Jonathan Munafo arrested in Richmond, Virginia
Jonathan J. Munafo, a January 6 defendant pardoned by Donald Trump, was arrested in Virginia for violating release conditions. Though pardoned for assaulting a police officer, Munafo remains under supervision for a 2022 Michigan threats case. He now faces a federal hearing after allegedly absconding from supervision in New York.
Ndiaga Diagne opens fire in Austin, Texas, shoots Jorge Pederson, Savitha Shan, Ryder Harrington
Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized citizen from Senegal, killed three people and injured 13 in an Austin shooting before being killed by police. Investigators are exploring a potential nexus to terrorism due to items found in his vehicle. Diagne’s history reveals multiple marriages and past allegations of domestic violence.
US Marshals arrest Michigan’s Dion Jamel Flowers Jr. in Morgantown, West Virginia
Authorities have apprehended Dion Jamel Flowers Jr. in West Virginia, marking the final arrest in a deadly May 2025 porch shooting in Michigan. Flowers and two accomplices face murder and assault charges for the attack that killed Anthony Owens and injured three others. Extradition to Jackson County is pending.
13 things about Miss World Denmark 2023 Johanne Hansen
Johanne Grundt Højgaard Hansen is a Danish karate instructor, beauty queen, and environmental advocate, born in 2001. A black belt and avid snowboarder, she won Miss Danmark 2021 and became Miss World Denmark 2023. She supports ocean plastic pollution awareness and is a student at the University of Copenhagen.
Honor unveils world’s first robot phone in Barcelona
Honor has unveiled the world’s first robot phone ahead of the Mobile World Congress 2026, blending communication and AI. Unlike traditional smartphones, it features a mechanical camera arm with expressive gestures and a 200-megapixel imaging system. Plans for its launch are set for the second half of 2026, marking a significant innovation in mobile technology.
Palatka, Florida’s Clifford Tennant dies; Matthew Dennis arrested
Matthew Michael Dennis, 28, was arrested by the St. Johns County SWAT team for the first-degree murder of Clifford Tennant, 27, of Palatka, Florida. The victim was found fatally shot on a wooded trail following a 911 call reporting gunfire on February 24, 2026.
Jacksonville, Florida officer Christian Madsen arrested in $14,000 overtime fraud
Thomas Kevin Waters, Jacksonville's sheriff, announced the arrest of officer Christian Madsen for orchestrating a $14,000 overtime fraud scheme. Madsen's romantic involvement with superior Jaime Eason violated department policies. Eason resigned and was demoted amid the internal investigation, highlighting issues of integrity within the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
