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USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jonnu Smith hoping 'his dream team' Dolphins don't trade him
Jonnu Smith hoping 'his dream team' Dolphins don't trade him Jonnu Smith is hoping he won't be traded by the Miami Dolphins, according to his agent. "Here's what I will say on behalf of my client: Jonnu would definitely like to stay in Miami," Smith's agent Drew Rosenhaus said on WSVN, via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. "That's his first choice. This is where he lives in the offseason. He had a record breaking season last year. It was the best season ever for a Miami Dolphin tight end. "His dream team is the Dolphins. Hopefully, everything works out where he can stay in Miami." Smith, 29, broke the Dolphins' franchise records for receptions (88), receiving yards (884), and receiving touchdowns (8) in a season by a tight end in 2024. It was his first year with Miami after joining the team on a two-year, $8.4 million deal in free agency. But after earning Pro Bowl honors with his record-breaking numbers, Smith has reportedly asked for a pay raise heading into the 2025 season. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Smith "wants a lot" and the Dolphins have reportedly looked to the trade market rather than agree to the tight end's request. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins have spoken with the Pittsburgh Steelers about a deal involving Smith. Behind Smith on the depth chart at the tight end are Pharaoh Brown, Julian Hill, and Tanner Conner.
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man's seven chilling words after 'stabbing young hairstylist to death'
Jackson Sagesse, 27, has been charged with premeditated murder and attempted first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing a successful young hair stylist to death A huge 280lb knifeman is said to have bragged to police he had stabbed a successful young hairstylist to death with a steak knife. Hailey Horsford had only just exited a rental car after arriving in Retreat at Sawgrass Village in Sunrise, Florida at 1.30am on May 8 when she is said to have spotted armed Jackson Sagesse approach her in the darkness. The 27-year-old allegedly then jumped into the back of her car, a black Mercedes, on the rear passenger side. An affidavit alleges that Sagesse ripped the door from its handle. Horsford was found after she was stabbed multiple times, with her male friend left injured. The New York Post, which viewed the affidavit, reports Sagesse allegedly boasted "I just killed someone and walked away" while he was being read his Miranda rights. According to the police, a physical altercation between Hosford and Sagesse was captured on CCTV in which the Sagesse could be seen making repeated stabbing motions into the car. Sagesse could then be seen exiting the car, and is confronted by Ms Horsford's friend, with the two involved in a "violent confrontation" before Sagesse stabs the unnamed man in the throat. He managed to escape and later called the police, with Sagesse allegedly returning to the vehicle and mounting a failed bid to escape before he is seen searching the area and then leaving the garage. Police arrived at the scene to find Hosford unresponsive having suffered multiple stab wounds to her neck and throat. She was pronounced dead at 2.01am. Her friend, who survived the attack, suffered a puncture wound to the throat. Hosford was a successful hair stylist who owned her own beauty salon in Fort Lauderdale. She also worked as a teacher and ambassador for a yoga and retreat company. Her friends have remembered the stylist as a "force to be reckoned with". Aubrey Rosebrock told local outlet WSVN she believed her friend "fought" and that "she was scared" during the encounter that claimed her life. She said: "I know she was a fighter; I believe she fought, and I believe she was scared." Mr Rosebeck also revealed the heartbreaking final message he received from Ms Horsford. He said: "Her very last message to me was, 'I just wanted to tell you that the sun is shining, the sky is blue, the water is turquoise, and that I love you much, and that you mean the world to me,' and that was the very last thing she said." Police later revealed that detectives searching inside the phone found blood smeared on the back door and discovered two kitchen knives were missing. Sagesse later said he was "murdering for self-defense" after seeing what he claimed was a suspicious-looking car. However, he failed to justify the threat that led to his actions. Sagesse was charged with premeditated murder and attempted first-degree murder. He remains in the Broward County Jail, where he was placed after booking, and is being held without bail.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
78-Year-Old Florida Woman On Social Security Has Been Living In Her Car For Months Because She Can't Afford Rent: 'I Eat One Meal A Day For $2.02'
A 78-year-old South Florida woman named Carolyn is now the face of a crisis quietly growing in one of the country's most expensive regions: senior homelessness. In a powerful segment aired last week by South Florida's WSVN-TV, the longtime resident shared how she's been living in her car for nearly two months because her Social Security check doesn't stretch far enough to cover rent. Her car, a 22-year-old sedan she calls "my baby," is packed with essentials. Her clothes hang neatly in the back seat. In the trunk, she stores her silks — dry-clean-only garments she hasn't been able to afford to care for in a long time. "I'm a neat freak," she said. "This is my dry cleaning — my silks — which I can't afford right now." Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – Carolyn sleeps in the driver's seat, upright, with her legs crunched for hours. "My ankles and legs are swollen from having to sit all the time," she said. She gets by on just one meal a day — "I eat one meal a day for $2.02," she said — and stretches it further with a free senior drink. "I buy a jug of water. It's cheaper," she added. With no housing, her gym membership through Medicare has become her lifeline. "I do go shower and do my makeup, my hair," she said, still holding on to dignity despite the circumstances. Her only income is Social Security. Over the years, she's sold off many of her belongings, but the rising cost of living left her without options. "I look at it as a journey," she said, trying to stay hopeful. "I've had many journeys in my life." Carolyn's story struck a nerve with Cassandra Ratliff, the housing and social services manager for the City of Pompano Beach. "It could be my aunt. It could be my mother," Ratliff said. "It just breaks my heart just how humble Carolyn is." Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Ratliff is now helping Carolyn find permanent housing. For now, the city has temporarily placed her in a hotel after her car started leaking during a recent downpour. According to Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, elderly people living on the streets are especially at risk. "We know if you put vulnerable elderly on the street, they're going to die earlier," he said. And the numbers are climbing. In 2019, seniors aged 65 and older made up 8% of Miami-Dade County's homeless population. By 2024, it had jumped to 14%. If trends continue, that number could hit 22% by 2030. While average rent in Florida has dipped slightly — down $151 from last year, according to Zillow — it still sits at $2,349, far outpacing what many seniors can afford. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit in April was $1,999, leaving a gap too wide for many to bridge. "The face of homelessness has changed," Book warned. "I want people in our community to think about their mothers and their grandmothers and their grandfathers being homeless for the first time."Carolyn echoed the same sobering thought: "It can happen to anyone. Don't think it can't — because I never thought about it." Despite everything, she's trying to use her voice to help others. "Other people may need somebody to be their spokesperson," she said. "This is the only thing I ever felt ashamed of in my life. And I truly felt ashamed. But this is the right thing to do." Even while sleeping in her car and surviving on a budget that barely covers food, Carolyn hasn't lost her humor or resilience. "She's falling apart — like me," she joked about her old car. Now, with a temporary roof over her head and a caseworker fighting for her, Carolyn is hoping this new chapter leads to something better — not just for herself, but for others silently suffering the same way. And there are likely many more. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 22% of Florida's nearly 23 million residents are 64 or older, giving it the third-highest senior population in the country. As that number grows, so does the urgency — because Carolyn's story isn't rare. It's a warning. Read Next: Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article 78-Year-Old Florida Woman On Social Security Has Been Living In Her Car For Months Because She Can't Afford Rent: 'I Eat One Meal A Day For $2.02' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
Sunday World
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Viral video shows moment ‘crazy eyes' Uber driver pulls gun on Miami rapper
The video, posted on Instagram this week, shows the driver yelling at the passengers to get out of the car before she starts waving and pointing the gun at them A video showing the frightening moment an Uber driver pulls a gun on a Miami rapper and her friend in a row over discretions has gone viral. The video, posted on Instagram this week, shows the driver yelling at the passengers to get out of the car before she starts waving and pointing the gun at them. The music star Krissy Celess known as Bomb Ass Krissy shared the footage on the social media site that captured the incident as it unfolded in Florida. The driver waves the gun around before ordering both of her passengers out of her car in North Miami after what Celess says was disagreement over directions. The Uber driver brandishing the gun News in 90 Seconds - May 17th In the video, the driver can be heard shouting: 'Get out of my vehicle now…You're no longer in the ride. Get out.' Krissy comments on the driver's 'crazy eyes,' which the prompts the woman to suddenly pull out a firearm and point it at the passengers in the back seat. 'I just never expected anything like this to happen,' Krissy Celess told Miami TV station WSVN. 'It just escalated so quickly. I was focused on the gun. The incident developed late on Monday when Celess attempted to guide the driver on what turn to take. 'I said, 'hey, the turn is right here. You're going to make a left', and she was in the middle lane. She was like, 'oh, you don't have to tell me. That's what I have a GPS for',' Celess recalled. In the video, Celess can be heard saying about the driver, 'She got them crazy eyes,' which Celess thinks set her off. 'Help us get her off the streets before she potentially harms another passenger,' Celess captioned her Instagram post. The rapper told 7News that she kept thinking about one special person during the terrifying encounter. 'I was just thinking about my son. I wanted to…,' Celess said, becoming emotional over her 4-year-old child. 'I just never expected anything like this to happen.' Celess and her friend are now planning to sue Uber over the incident with attorney Carlos Dominguez describing the driver's behaviour as 'extremely aggressive'. 'Emotions can sometimes spur out of control because of a simple disagreement, but those disagreements do not necessitate a firearm to be pointed at you,' Dominguez said. 'Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Simply shocking. I mean, you get the first-person perspective of having a gun pointed at you.' Accord to WSVN, Uber confirmed that the driver in question has been removed from their app while they continue to investigate. However they described the incident as 'extremely concerning' and pointed out that their drivers are not permitted to carry guns under company policy. The North Miami Police Department is also investigating the case, WSVN reports.
India Today
17-05-2025
- India Today
Uber driver pulled gun on passengers after row over directions. Video goes viral
An Uber ride in the United States' North Miami turned into a frightening ordeal when a driver pointed a gun at rapper Krissy Celess and her friend after a disagreement about directions.A video shared online showed Miami rapper Krissy Celess, also known as Bomb Ass Krissy, being threatened at gunpoint by the Uber driver. The incident reportedly took place late on Monday night after a minor argument escalated inside the to Celess, the situation began when she tried to guide the driver during the journey. 'I said, 'Hey, the turn is right here. You're going to make a left.' And she was in the middle lane, and she was like, 'Oh, you don't have to tell me. That's what I have a GPS for',' she told WSVN. In the video shared on Instagram, the driver shouted, 'Get out of my vehicle now! You're no longer in the ride. Get out!' Seconds later, after Celess remarked on the driver's 'crazy eyes,' the woman pulled out a firearm and aimed it at the two passengers seated in the back.'I just never expected anything like this to happen,' Celess said. 'It escalated so quickly. I was focused on the gun.'Watch the video here: advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bomb Ass Krissy (@krissycelessss)The rapper and her friend are now planning legal action against Uber. Their attorney, Carlos Dominguez, described the incident as a case of 'aggravated assault with a deadly weapon' and criticised the driver's conduct.'You get the first-person perspective of having a gun pointed at you. It's shocking,' Dominguez told WSVN. 'A simple disagreement doesn't justify the threat of a firearm.'According to reports, Uber confirmed to WSVN that the driver had been removed from the platform while the company carries out its internal investigation. The firm described the incident as 'extremely concerning' and reaffirmed that drivers are not allowed to carry firearms under its policy.
