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Miss Florida Teen USA grows up, moves to Palm Beach County, lands new crown. What's next?
The woman who will be representing the Sunshine State in the Miss USA 2025 competition this fall and who now holds the title Miss Florida USA for the next year, is a recent transplant to Palm Beach County. Lou Schiefflin, 24, grew up in Connecticut and Orlando, then spent some time in Miami, before moving to Palm Beach "on a whim" a year ago. And even before she edged out 70 other competitors to land the Miss Florida crown in May, her life seemed pretty busy. She is a model and aspiring pilot who also works with a prominent Palm Beach luxury real estate agent. Schiefflin is not new to the pageant circuit. The title marks her second on the Miss USA circuit, following her 2017 reign as Miss Florida Teen USA. Schieffelin said her pageant experience this year, however, was very different from the first time she competed. This time, her father, David, wasn't here to support her. He died just a month before the pageant got underway. The loss significantly influenced her outlook, she said. "It was a lot about friendship and creating memories and working with all of these amazing nonprofits," she told the Daily News of her pageant experience. "This year, our organization we partnered with was Food for the Hungry. When I arrived on pageant weekend, I picked two little girls to sponsor. I think just the perspective on this year was very different for me after losing my dad." Schieffelin hoped to do well at the pageant, but she said winning wasn't her main objective. "I was just grateful to be there and be able to make my family proud, and that resulted in a victory," she said. "It was very unexpected and humbling." Schieffelin is set to represent Florida at the Miss USA 2025 competition this fall, though a date and location have not been set. The Miss USA winner represents the United States at the Miss Universe competition, which will be held in November in Thailand. In the meantime, Schieffelin will reign as Miss Florida USA for the next year. During that time, she will act as an ambassador for both Florida and the Miss USA organization, attending events and promoting civic involvement. "This whole year is about representing Florida, no matter what happens at Miss USA," Schieffelin said. "That's kind of how I went into competing for Miss Florida. I'm excited." Schieffelin said she has long prioritized community service, and she is eager to continue making a difference as Miss Florida USA. "Getting out into the community, speaking with people, meeting with children — a lot of that is about giving back," she said. "I remember when I was younger, seeing a girl in a crown was such an exciting thing for me. I thought that was like a real-life princess. And so we want to marry that with giving back and community involvement and community enrichment, and I think Palm Beach is an amazing place for that because there are so many charity events, and it's such a hub for philanthropy." Schieffelin, who has been modeling professionally for 16 years, came to Palm Beach and moved in with a friend. She joined Margit Brandt's real estate office team as a director of marketing and licensed executive assistant, a role she says she really enjoys. "She's obviously been very successful on the island," Schieffelin said of Brandt, who is affiliated with Premier Estate Properties. "I feel very honored to even be on the team and been granted the support they've given me this year to pursue pageants alongside my responsibilities with them." Schieffelin also is pursuing her private pilot's license, and she hopes to complete her training by the end of the year. Both of her grandfathers were involved in aviation, and she looks forward to following in their footsteps. "One was a B-17 fighter pilot in World War II, and the other was an Army paratrooper," Schieffelin said. "Planes are kind of in my family, and I'm grateful to be able to continue the legacy on." Though the remainder of her year will be filled with professional and pageant commitments, Schieffelin's focus remains on leading with purpose and honoring her late father. "This year is really about leading with heart, making my dad proud and doing things that I know he would be excited for me to do, and just proud of me to do within the Florida community and with young people," she said. "I'm just trying to give them a role model." Jodie Wagner is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at jwagner@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach County woman to represent Florida at Miss USA 2025
International Business Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Jordon Hudson Steals the Show in a Bikini at Miss Maine Pageant and Winks at Boyfriend Bill Belichick as He Cheers from the Front Row
Bill Belichick was spotted on the sidelines this weekend cheering on his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, for the first time in her pageant career as she took part in the Miss Maine contest. Hudson shocked fellow contestants by arriving with a beaming smile — and what looked like a $3,500 Dior handbag in hand, according to reports. Once on the stage, Hudson winked at her older boyfriend as he watched her captivate the crowd in a shimmering gold minidress during her introduction. Event organizers were excited to catch a glimpse of the NFL icon, who was seated separately from Hudson's family—close to a side exit, likely for a swift getaway. Hudson Steals the Show The second runner-up in the 2024 preliminaries confidently flaunted her long legs in the swimsuit segment, representing her hometown of Hancock. Brunette beauty Hudson lit up the stage in a sparkling emerald green bikini paired with a gold arm cuff, radiating confidence throughout the 45-minute event. Belichick watched with a smile, cheering from the audience as she stepped onto the stage, accompanied by their personal security guard, the Daily Mail reported. Later, Hudson appeared in a dramatic purple evening gown with a high slit and silver heels for the ball gown portion—seemingly a tribute to her family's background in mussel raking. The event's hosts couldn't resist teasing the NFL legend in attendance, joking that the winner would go on to Miss USA, calling it the "Super Bowl of all pageants." Before leaving the stage for good to join a pajama party and pizza night, Hudson blew a playful double kiss toward the crowd. Belichick was among the first to stand and slip away from preying eyes, heading backstage to reunite with her. The NFL legend's appearance at the event came hours after it was reported that Hudson had almost quit the pageant due to backlash over her perceived 'controlling' behavior in her relationship with Belichick. Insiders close to the 'headstrong' 24-year-old cheerleader shared that she had been contemplating pulling out after the disastrous CBS interview, where she was seen interrupting on behalf of her boyfriend—who is 49 years her senior. For nearly two weeks leading up to the Portland, Maine competition, Hudson faced intense scrutiny over her role in the relationship. Unmoved by Criticism At the event at Portland, Maine, Hudson turned heads as she flaunted a $3,500 Dior purse and confidently walked the stage in her bikini to the tune of "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan. It needs to be seen if she can go one better than last year's finish and claim the crown, with final results set to be announced on Sunday. A win would secure her a spot in the Miss USA 2025 pageant, and she's clearly hoping that her second attempt will land her the title. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Belichick's family is looking closely into Hudson, expressing concern that she might jeopardize his legacy—despite the couple maintaining that their relationship is a happy one and rock solid. The awkward CBS interview triggered widespread concern about the relationship, with friends openly pledging to step in for Belichick and even some of his former players questioning his judgment.
Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU basketball player named Miss New Jersey USA 2025
Before Ivy Harrington ever walked across the Miss New Jersey USA stage, she was logging minutes in at an HBCU basketball program, helping Morgan State compete year after year. The former Lady Bear turned pageant queen was crowned Miss New Jersey USA 2025 earlier this month, adding another chapter to her story of persistence and HBCU excellence. Harrington played four seasons at the HBCU from 2013 to 2017, appearing in 114 games and starting 26. She totaled 457 career points and averaged 16.1 minutes per game over her career. Her freshman season was her strongest statistically, averaging 7.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 30 games, 20 of them starts. She finished her career with 261 rebounds, 101 steals, and 185 made field goals. A 5'7" guard out of Neptune Township, New Jersey, Harrington was known for her hustle and team-first mentality. That same drive carried over to her life after basketball. "Our family dynamic changed drastically after my dad died," she told NJ Advance Media. "And trying to navigate the world during a global pandemic while grieving made it that much harder." Harrington began competing in pageants in 2021 and faced multiple setbacks before winning the crown in 2025. "The pageant world is such a niche space to be in," she said. "You have to be mentally tough to open yourself up to be critiqued and judged." Off the stage, Harrington works in education as a social media manager for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District and leads a mentorship program called MVP-Most Valuable Pivot-focused on helping young women in sports. "I want to teach female athletes to become the architects of their identity outside their athletic jersey," she said. Now, as she prepares for Miss USA 2025, Harrington is once again representing her state-and her HBCU-with pride. The post HBCU basketball player named Miss New Jersey USA 2025 appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
