13 things about Ms. Achievement World 2022 first runner-up Laylah Rose Loiczly

Laylah Rose Cecchini Loiczly is an American entrepreneur, fashion designer, and beauty queen from Sarasota, Florida. Known for her former marriages and notable career, she launched her fashion line in 2019 and became the national director of Miss USA in 2023. However, she lost the franchise in 2025 to her consultant.

13 things about Miami, Florida’s Donna Adelson

Donna Sue Adelson is the mother of Wendi Jill Adelson, who married Daniel Eric Markel in 2006. In 2014, Markel was murdered. Donna is accused as one of the masterminds of the crime.

13 things about Miami Beach, Florida’s Wendi Adelson

Wendi Adelson was married to Dan Markel from 2006 to 2012. They have two sons together. He was murdered in 2014 by two men allegedly hired by her mother and one of her brothers.

Melbourne, Florida’s Jonathan Rinderknecht to appear in Orlando federal court

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, from Melbourne, Florida, faces federal court on October 15, 2025, accused of igniting the destructive Palisades Fire in California. The wildfire, started on January 1, 2025, led to 12 fatalities, destroyed over 6,800 structures, and caused around $150 billion in damages, making it California's third most destructive wildfire.

University of Florida student Andrew Shaffer booked into Alachua County Jail

University of Florida student Andrew Shaffer, 19, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on September 24, 2025. On October 6, 2025, he was booked into the Alachua County Jail in Gainesville.

10 things about Ocala, Florida’s Alexis Von Yates

Alexis Clark von Rodenstein Yates and Frank David Yates got married in 2017. In 2024, she was arrested after sexually assaulting her teenage stepson. In 2025, she was sentenced to two years in prison.

Miramar, Florida teacher Steven Babice reassigned

Steven John Babice, 66, is a social studies teacher at Everglades High School in Miramar, Florida. On September 26, 2025, Broward County Public Schools spokeswoman Keyla Concepción announced that Babice has been placed on administrative reassignment.

Miami, Florida’s Juan Francisco Ramirez pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy

Juan Francisco Ramirez, 60, chairman of Nodus International Bank, is accused of misconduct involving over $13.6 million. From 2017 to 2023, he allegedly conspired to illegally divert bank funds for personal benefit, leading to the bank's collapse. He pleaded guilty to fraud charges, emphasizing the commitment to prosecuting white-collar crime.

13 things about Birmingham native Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon is a registered sex offender born in Birmingham, England. In December 2022, Constance Marten gave birth to their daughter Victoria Marten, who was found dead on March 1, 2023. He and Constance were sentenced to 14 years imprisonment on September 15, 2025.

Pembroke Pines, Florida’s Isaiah Collins arrested in Miami Gardens

Isaiah Collins is accused of killing his fellow Pembroke Pines, Florida resident Octavis Myers. The suspect is 27 years old and the victim was 28. On September 14, 2025, the suspect was arrested in Miami Gardens, Florida.