Audrey Eckert crowns Miss USA 2026 Justus Kelley in Miami, Florida

Audrey Eckert won the Miss USA 2025 title on October 24, 2025, and crowned her successor Justus Kelley of Virginia on August 27, 2026. The competition featured 51 candidates. Kelley will represent the U.S. at Miss Universe 2026 on November 24, 2026, after Eckert placed in the Top 30 at Miss Universe 2025.

Mailyn Marsh crowns Miss Teen USA 2026 Kiran Reddy in Miami, Florida

Mailyn Marsh, representing Missouri, won Miss Teen USA 2025, crowning Kiran Reddy from Georgia as her successor on August 26, 2026. Reddy, the first Miss Teen USA from Georgia, earned $25,000 and will be the first U.S. teen to compete in Miss Teen Universe 2026 in Cambodia.

51 Miss USA 2026 candidates to compete in Miami, Florida

The Miss USA 2026 coronation ceremony will take place on August 27, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, airing on The CW. This edition features contestants representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, including notable candidates like Samantha Havenstrite and Kaitlyn Humphrey.

Midland, Texas native Courtney Clenney sentenced to 6 years in prison

Courtney Taylor Clenney, known online as Courtney Tailor, is an American social media influencer and former OnlyFans model. She gained widespread media attention following the April 2022 fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, at their Miami apartment. After claiming self-defense, she later pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a deadly weapon.

Miami, Florida’s Yona Lunger arrested by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office

Shaya "Yona" Lunger, a Miami-Dade community activist and nonprofit leader, was arrested for lewd conduct involving a 15-year-old girl. Lunger allegedly entered the minor's room, made inappropriate comments, and kissed her. Despite his attorney’s claims of innocence, authorities are seeking potential additional victims given his broad community access.

Miami, Florida’s Mckenzie Monestine sentenced to 4 years in prison

Mckenzie Levar Monestine, 33, was sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for identity theft and possessing unauthorized access devices. Following a 2020 FBI raid, authorities uncovered substantial evidence of fraud, including stolen personal information and $11,000 in cash. Monestine's actions resulted in financial losses between $250,000 and $550,000.

Trent Michael Conley (©Broward Sheriff's Office)

10 things about Spokane, Washington’s Trent Michael Conley

Trent Michael Conley was born at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington, United States to Trevor Conley and Kelly Bercier Conley. Trent was arrested in Washington, Florida in 2021 and Oregon in 2025.

Miami, Florida’s Angelo Garcia accused of shooting elderly woman, 2 others

Angelo Garcia, 38, of Little Havana, Miami, Florida has been arrested. He is accused of shooting a woman, 75, her son, 53, and another man, 26. They are neighbors. The victims were rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.

David Beckham, Victoria Beckham visit Miami, Florida with parents

David Beckham and his wife Victoria attended the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs match, where Inter Miami won 3-1 against Nashville. The couple, who married in 1999, reside in England and have four children. David and Victoria visited Miami with family the following day, showcasing their casual style.

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.