Texas City teacher John Derrick Taylor arrested in Manvel

John Derrick Taylor of Manvel, Texas is a math teacher in Texas City. He was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor.

10 things about Archer, Florida’s Ryo Heene

Ryo Heene, a Japanese-American drummer from Archer, Florida, is the son of inventor Richard Heene and guitarist Mayumi Iizuka. He grew up in a notable family, participated in reality TV, and founded the heavy metal band Heene Boyz. He faced controversies but continues to pursue music and family business ventures.

13 things about Gifu native Mayumi Heene

Mayumi Iizuka Heene, a former rock band guitarist from Japan, has lived in the U.S. since 1987. Married to Richard Heene, they have three sons who perform as the Heene Boyz. Their family gained notoriety from the "Balloon Boy" incident in 2009, leading to legal troubles, but received pardons in 2020.

10 things about Archer, Florida’s Falcon Heene

Falcon Heene, a Japanese-American singer and bassist from Archer, Florida, is known as the "Balloon Boy" due to a 2009 helium balloon incident. He and his brothers are members of the heavy metal band Heene Boyz. The family owns Craftsman Tiny Homes and has appeared in reality shows, including "Wife Swap."

13 things about Archer, Florida’s Richard Heene

Richard Alan Heene Jr. is an American scientist and inventor from Archer, Florida, known for his controversial balloon incident in 2009. He was raised in Virginia and has lived in several states. Heene has three sons with his wife, Mayumi, and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and media ventures, including a documentary about his family.

13 things about Archer, Florida’s Bradford Heene

Bradford Heene, a Japanese-American guitarist from Archer, Florida, is known for forming the heavy metal band Heene Boyz with his brothers. The Heene family gained notoriety from a balloon controversy in 2009, and they appeared on reality shows. Bradford has also released songs supporting political figures. He turned 25 in 2024.

10 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 semifinalist Andrea Aguilar

Andrea Aguilar, a Salvadoran beauty queen residing in Pasadena, California, has represented El Salvador in various pageants, including Miss Intercontinental and Miss World. Originally from San Salvador, she enjoys arts and outdoor activities. She achieved second place in Reinado de El Salvador 2022 and was crowned Miss Intercontinental El Salvador 2022.

Honduras’s Pedro Espinoza arrested in Duval County, Florida by HSI, FBI

Pedro Danilo Espinoza Guiffaro, a 34-year-old Honduran with an Interpol red notice for murder, was arrested in Duval County, Florida, after being unlawfully present in the U.S. Despite being removed in 2022 and 2024, he returned without permission. He faces up to two years in federal prison if convicted.

Olivia Culpo

13 things about Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo, an Italian-Irish-American beauty queen from Rhode Island, is notable as the eighth Miss Universe from the U.S. and the first from Rhode Island. A former cellist and actress, she won Miss Rhode Island, Miss USA, and Miss Universe in 2012, and continues to appear in film and television, including hosting pageants.

10 things about Tijeras, New Mexico’s Adlai Mestre

Adlai Mestre is accused of fatally shooting his younger sister Brielle Mestre and their parents Raymundo Mestre and Bertha Huerta Conde in their Tijeras, New Mexico residence on October 13, 2024.