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Local Real Estate Broker Charged with Insurance Fraud

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – At 50 years old, real estate broker Niya Curinton Dix finds herself entangled with the law, having been recently detained at the Alachua County Jail. Dix faces five felony charges, centered around accusations of submitting a fraudulent insurance claim.

According to an official complaint from the Florida Department of Financial Services, Dix is accused of filing a dubious property loss claim with Florida Farm Bureau in September 2024. The claim involved damages to her pool’s lighting system. Reportedly, she provided a statement from a pool company indicating prolonged water damage to the lights. Based on this report, the Farm Bureau rejected the claim, citing that the damage seemed unrelated to any storm activity.

Fast forward to December 2025, Dix again purportedly filed for damages to the pool lighting, this time asserting that lightning had wreaked havoc on the electrical components, including the pool light breaker and computer board. Supporting her claim, she submitted an affidavit under the name Before and After Projects, accompanied by another quotation from the pool company. This quote differed from its predecessor, featuring only a “completion notes” section and missing the prior letterhead. Additionally, the claim bundled an invoice dated October 2025, tallying a $13,381 quote for pending work, alongside an Envisio Partners invoice itemizing the same services at an estimated cost of $12,558.

The situation began escalating on February 4, 2026, when the Department of Financial Services (DFS) was tipped off by Dix’s ex-husband. He had come across a letter from Florida Farm Bureau regarding the December claim. Curiously, upon contacting the Bureau, he learned that the claim purported to involve lightning damage.

Florida Farm Bureau reportedly told Dix’s ex-husband that payment for the claim had been issued to him, Niya Dix, and the mortgage company; however, when he examined the documents provided by Florida Farm Bureau, he realized that the pool repair estimates were identical to a 2024 quote, and he also knew he had not endorsed any check from Florida Farm Bureau. Dix’s ex-husband also reportedly told DFS that he knew the repairs to the pool had not been completed.

A DFS investigator spoke with the pool company, and a representative said the estimate and invoice that Niya Dix provided with the December 2025 claim had been altered; the representative said the pool company does not do permit and electrical panel replacements, which were both reportedly included in the document provided to Florida Farm Bureau. The representative also said the price of the lights on the claim documents was higher than the actual price and that those lights were known to be damaged since at least August 2024.

The pool company representative reportedly said Niya Dix had requested a quote for a leak detection dye test and hydraulic cement repair, and that quote appeared to have been copied and placed onto the invoice provided to Florida Farm Bureau, with the price changed from $1,225 to $13,381.

The investigator also reportedly examined the documents from the 2024 claim and found discrepancies between the documents provided by the pool company and the documents submitted by Niya Dix to Florida Farm Bureau.

The investigator sent a subpoena to Envisio Partners, which was found to provide strategic planning and performance management services, not pool repairs; the investigator reported that the company did not respond to the subpoena.

The investigator contacted the owner of Before and After Projects and reported that he said the services listed on the document were not performed by his company, the contact number and signature did not belong to anyone at the company, and he considered the affidavit to be fraudulent.

Florida Farm Bureau reportedly said the December 2025 claim was paid electronically into an account that was found to be solely owned by Niya Dix.

Dix has been charged with insurance fraud under $20,000, two counts of forgery, using the identity of another person/company, and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.

Dix is also facing a sworn complaint for allegedly commingling funds belonging to multiple tenants of Gainesville Housing Authority properties, with charges of theft under $50,000 from a person over the age of 65, fraud, and forgery; no warrant has been issued in that case, and she has not been booked on those charges.

Dix has no recent criminal convictions, but according to a court document, adjudication of guilt was withheld in 2000 for petit theft and in 2002 for grand theft; the document also shows 14 worthless check convictions, all more than 20 years old. A sworn complaint was filed in 2023, alleging that she drove a vehicle toward a woman after threatening to hit her with the vehicle, but the charges were eventually dropped.

According to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation’s licensing portal, Dix has an active Real Estate Broker license and an application in progress for a Construction Financial Officer license.

Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard set bail at $25,000 in the warrant, and Dix has been released from the jail.

Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Sophie Cunningham Faces Racial Tension Storm in WNBA After Controversial On-Court Incident

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Sophie Cunningham unexpectedly became embroiled in a WNBA controversy regarding race after a fierce on-court incident left her bloodied. The altercation involved DiJonai Carrington, who seemingly insinuated later that Cunningham had gained from ‘white privilege’ in the aftermath of the clash.

Cunningham has already been in the eye of a controversy hurricane recently due to comments about transgender athletes. The Indiana Fever player expressed her desire to ‘protect young girls’ from what she described as ‘biological men’ in sports.

On Saturday, Cunningham returned to the headlines after suffering a harsh hit during the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Chicago Sky, thrusting her back into the limelight.

In response to the incident, the Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was given a flagrant 2 foul and disqualified from the game. Both Cunningham and her teammate Caitlin Clark were seen waving as Carrington exited towards the locker room.

Video footage captured Cunningham visibly pleased with the officials’ call as she smiled and applauded. However, just moments before, she had been infuriated by the foul, where she allegedly called her opponent a ‘dumb a** b****’ and questioned angrily: ‘Why the f*** would you do that?’

A furious Sophie Cunningham had to be held back after she was floored by a nasty foul

A furious Sophie Cunningham had to be held back after she was floored by a nasty foul 

Cunningham drove towards the basket, only to be struck in the face by DiJonai Carrington

Cunningham drove towards the basket, only to be struck in the face by DiJonai Carrington

Carrington, who was ejected, later wrote on social media: 'WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever'

Carrington, who was ejected, later wrote on social media: ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever’

The 29-year-old immediately climbed to her feet and attempted to confront Carrington, only for teammates and staff to drag her away. 

Following her ejection, Carrington posted on social media from the locker room. ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever,’ she wrote.

It is not the first time that Carrington has been embroiled in a controversy involving one of the league’s biggest stars. 

Back in 2024, while playing for the Connecticut Sun, she left Clark with a black eye after poking the Fever guard in the face. No foul was called and Clark insisted the eye poke ‘wasn’t intentional,’ while Carrington later appeared to mock the incident by staging a dramatic recreation on a social media stream. 

Following the incident on Saturday, there were some boos from the crowd in Chicago as Cunningham was led away from the confrontation and toward the Fever bench. 

The officials reviewed the incident and upgraded it from a flagrant 1 to a flagrant 2 – leaving Carrington open-mouthed in shock. 

‘Since there is wind-up, impact and follow-through, high potential for injury [and] players in a vulnerable position,’ official Maj Forsberg explained.

It is just the latest saga to engulf Cunningham and the WNBA. Earlier this week, the players’ union called out the ‘demonization’ of trans people in the wake of Cunningham‘s comments on protecting women’s sports.

JD Vance and Megan Rapinoe are among those to have waded into the debate, while two former NBA stars – Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White – have both announced their intention to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

The Indiana Fever star was left bloodied by the incident, which provoked a furious reaction

The Indiana Fever star was left bloodied by the incident, which provoked a furious reaction

Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were seen waving as Carrington headed to the locker room

Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were seen waving as Carrington headed to the locker room

Carrington was ejected after the officials reviewed the foul and upgraded it to a flagrant 2

Carrington was ejected after the officials reviewed the foul and upgraded it to a flagrant 2

The WNBPA has now spoken out, appearing to go against Cunningham’s original comments in a bid to quell the ‘hate’ against the trans community.

In a bombshell statement, the organization said: ‘To everyone who loves this game: The WNBPA represents 200+ individual people with different lived experiences, cultures, lifestyles, and opinions. 

‘We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Those are the values that unite this Union and allow it to protect women’s sports while creating transformational change.

‘Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm. We will continue to have hard conversations. But we will not be used as political pawns.

‘Support the Players. Support the Fans. At games, notify security if you witness hateful, violent, or abusive behavior. Online, report abusive posts and drown out the bots and bad actors. At home, tell your elected officials to strengthen Title IX.’

In the wake of Cunningham’s initial comments, in the ESPN piece published on July 21, protests both pro and anti-trans were held outside various WNBA arenas.

While some, such as Riley Gaines and Stephen A. Smith, have seemingly sided with the Fever star, others have openly criticized her and booed her on the court. 

Recently, the bitter culture war deepened after Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams claimed she would happily welcome a trans player to her team.

John Goodman’s Stunning Weight Loss: See the Shocking Transformation

David DeLuise, famous for his role in Wizards of Waverly Place, recently had an unexpected encounter with John Goodman, yet many fans struggled to recognize the familiar actor.

“He was my childhood hero!! ❤️ Legend!” DeLuise, now 54, shared on Instagram on Thursday, August 6. His post, which included a selfie with Goodman, was accompanied by the playful note, “I love that I get to say that to someone 😉 If you know, you know.”

The chance meeting happened in a grocery store, where Goodman, 74, kindly posed for a picture with DeLuise. As they smiled for the camera, DeLuise’s excitement was evident.

Fans were taken aback by Goodman’s transformation due to his significant weight loss, making it hard for many to recognize the once very familiar face of the Roseanne star at a first glance.

GettyImages-2225026976 John Goodman Flaunts Impressive 200-Lb Weight Loss at Smurfs Premiere

John Goodman is turning a new leaf in his career after wrapping up projects like The Conners and The Righteous Gemstones. The actor, 73, is showcasing his slimmed-down physique, the result of losing 200 pounds, most recently at the Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 13, where he confidently showed off his dramatic weight loss.

“Is that John Goodman???? @daviddeluise he’s unrecognizable,” one user commented while another replied, “I love John Goodman! Yes, he looks very different, but I bet he feels great!”

Goodman has been on a weight loss journey since the mid-2000s. During a 2010 interview with David Letterman, Goodman confessed he reached 400 pounds at one point.

“I’d get off of Roseanne every spring. I’d lose 60 pounds every spring,” he explained. “I’d gain it back and then some, every year. It’s going to be an ongoing process for the rest of my life.”

After struggling to keep the pounds off, Goodman decided to get serious about his wellbeing and make some lifestyle changes. Goodman previously shared that he struggled with overeating and alcoholism.

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“I was just eating all the time. I was just eating alcoholically. In the old days, I would take three months out, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then reward myself with a 6-pack of Bud or whatever and just go back to my old habits,” he said in a 2016 interview with ABC News. “Then this time I wanted to do it slowly, move, exercise. I’m getting to the age where I can’t afford to sit still anymore. And it gives me the energy to work, ‘cause work is very draining.”

As the years have passed, Goodman has continued to put in the work. In 2023, he revealed that he was officially down 200 pounds after adding kickboxing to his exercise plan.

“I dug it. Yeah. Nobody’s going to get hurt, but it’s just hitting the mitts and trying to learn,” he said about boxing in a June 2023 interview with Rolling Stone. “I never got good enough where I would trust myself to spar because once I get whacked in the face, I don’t know if I wouldn’t lose it.”

70s Box Office Failures That Revolutionized Hollywood Cinema

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The 1970s hold a revered place in American cinema, often hailed as a golden era where creativity and fearless experimentation flourished. During this transformational decade, filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Elaine May, Steven Spielberg, and Alan J. Pakula came into their own, reshaping the landscape of film forever. Films like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” “What’s Up, Doc?,” and “The Sting” packed movie theaters, thrilling both film enthusiasts and ambitious filmmakers. Truly, the ’70s were a time of artistic exploration and innovation in film.

However, no golden age is without its missteps. The 1970s were no exception, boasting their share of box office flops despite the decade’s formidable lineup of cinematic masterpieces. Even as hits like “The Godfather” and “Star Wars” soared to unprecedented box office heights, a string of notable failures left their mark, sending shockwaves through an industry riding high on success. Five significant flops left indelible scars on Hollywood, altering its course for years to follow.

These bombshell box office failures unsettled Hollywood, whether by signaling the decline of certain genres, causing financial strife for film studios, or derailing the careers of prominent directors. Despite the decade’s overall prosperity, these five films turned the industry on its head.

1776

The 1960s were a grand time for musical films, with Hollywood fervently producing lavish spectacles like “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music.” These films were not just commercial hits but cultural landmarks, drawing audiences eager to pay premium prices for the magic of music and dance in roadshow presentations. However, even as these musicals dominated, others like “Doctor Dolittle” and “Paint Your Wagon” began to falter, hinting at an impending decline.

As the 1970s dawned, the once-vibrant musical genre began to wan. Audiences gravitated toward darker narratives, epitomized by “The Exorcist” and “The Godfather.” While exceptions like “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Cabaret” thrived, most musicals faced commercial disappointment. A prime example of this trend was the 1972 film “1776,” which, with its lackluster portrayal of the Founding Fathers in song, paled in comparison to the modern theatrical verve of “Hamilton” and the edgy charm of “Avenue Q.”

Grossing only $2.8 million domestically on a $6 million budget, “1776” was a costly reminder to studios that what worked in 1965 was not going to be lucrative in 1972. Further major live-action musicals, save for the occasional “Grease” or “The Wiz,” would be scarce in the years immediately following “1776” flopping.

Sorcerer

In Peter Biskind’s book “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls,” “Sorcerer” editor Bud Smith recalls seeing the trailer for the film before a screening of “Star Wars.” The towering scale of George Lucas’ space opera absolutely obliterated any sense of anticipation or excitement for “Sorcerer.” Despite the film hailing from director William Friedkin, who helmed early ’70s smash hits like “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” Smith’s prediction turned out to be tragically accurate. “Sorcerer” only grossed $9 million worldwide despite costing $22 million to make. 

In hindsight, “Sorcerer” has been pinpointed as a key turning point in the American film industry abandoning the bleak and subversive movies that defined the New Hollywood movement. The days of “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Graduate” defining mainstream American cinema were done. “Star Wars,” “Rocky,” and “Jaws” were now the kinds of triumphant filmmaking that audiences and studios alike craved. Studios like Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures (which co-financed Friedkin’s film) weren’t interested anymore in throwing tens of millions at grim projects like “Sorcerer.”

The tragedy of these adverse long-term ripple effects is that today, “Sorcerer” is rightfully considered a masterpiece. Film industry titans like Quentin Tarantino have called it one of the best movies ever made. Alas, all that artistry couldn’t prevent studios from seeing “Sorcerer” as a blueprint for what not to make and Friedkin’s career from tumbling after its failure. Bud Smith saw all of this unfolding during the “coming attractions” at that fateful “Star Wars” showing.

At Long Last Love

Few had it as good as director Peter Bogdanovich in the first half of the 1970s. His second directorial effort, “The Last Picture Show,” was an acclaimed, critically lauded box office hit. He followed that up with two more well-reviewed crowd-pleasers, “What’s Up, Doc?” and “Paper Moon.” Unfortunately, Bogdanovich’s hot streak came to a grinding halt in the mid-’70s when he helmed the 1975 Burt Reynolds/Cybill Shepherd musical “At Long Last Love,” which only grossed $1.5 million on a $5.1 million budget. Though today it has its defenders, “At Long Last Love” was simply just an infamous bomb at the time of its release.

In the wake of this failure, Bogdanovich officially struggled to get further financing or major gigs in Hollywood. More pressingly, “At Long Last Love” opened three months before “Jaws” turned the entire film industry upside down. Seeing “Jaws”  in 1975 was a transformative experience signaling that cutesy romantic throwbacks like “At Long Last Love” had even less of a place in a 1970s cinema scene already prioritizing “The French Connection” over titles evoking “Top Hat.” Beyond falling victim to Hollywood’s newfound love for tentpoles, “At Long Last Love” has also been seen as a major setback moment for Shepherd.

“At Long Last Love” was crafted as a glitzy love letter to Hollywood’s earliest years. Instead, it was a box office dud that capsized Peter Bogdanovich’s career and guaranteed Hollywood studios wouldn’t be making more movies like this in the near future.

Lost Horizon

Normally, remakes and their ilk are considered guaranteed moneymakers for Hollywood. That was certainly not the case with “Lost Horizon,” a 1973 update of a 1937 feature of the same name. Though not quite regarded as one of the worst movie remakes of all time in terms of artistry, “Lost Horizon” was still a shocking flop. The feature, which offered plenty of star power in folks like Peter Finch and Liv Ullmann, topped out at only $3.8 million at the box office. Considering its $5.9 million costs,  it was a disaster, pure and simple.

The effects of this film’s demise were enormous. For one thing, it marked one of the last hurrahs for major American studios initially releasing musicals through costly roadshow releases. This style of distribution had long been on the wane, but between 1972’s “The Godfather” establishing a precedent for movies dropping in hundreds of theaters right away and the roadshow musical becoming associated with flops like “Lost Horizon,” the roadshow release strategy was dead in the water.

Meanwhile, the film’s immense losses contributed to a dreadful 1973 for Columbia Pictures, which had to weather immense negative press and reorient itself after “Lost Horizon” tanked. Any hopes that this remake could provide easy cash for Columbia proved a nonsensical dream. Instead, this was another ’70s musical flop that struck tremendous sour notes for all involved.

New York, New York

There’s so much greatness packed into Martin Scorsese’s filmography that everyone needs to watch even some of his box office bombs at least once. But although he’s a cinematic genius, sometimes his films just don’t connect with the general public. If a 2011 adaptation of a popular children’s book like “Hugo” struggled to break even, then it shouldn’t be a surprise that Scorsese’s foray into late 70s musical cinema was also a financial non-starter. For 1977’s “New York, New York,” Scorsese tried going Vincente Minnelli or Jacques Demy with a romantic musical starring Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli.

Unfortunately, the film was as bleak as any other Scorsese movie, which made for an odd match (to say the least) for general audiences. Musical fans wanted something bouncier (even the downbeat “Sweet Charity” had Sammy Davis Jr. belting out a bubbly tune), while “Taxi Driver” die-hards weren’t falling over themselves for this kind of film. Inevitably, “New York, New York” only grossed $14 million, a disappointing haul given its $16 million budget. Not only did “New York” kick off a darker era for Scorsese, but it also cost financier United Artists nearly $10 million.

In hindsight, the movie ominously predicted things to come for United Artists. “New York, New York” was a grim spot in an otherwise lucrative year for the studio, which championed offbeat and artistic works. Three years later, United Artists was sold to MGM.

Global Pursuit Intensifies: Manhunt for Matthew Flores Following Shocking Arizona Backyard Murders

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A global search is intensifying for Matthew Flores following the shocking discovery of two bodies buried in the backyard of a home in Arizona. 

“All I can say,” stated Avondale Police Officer Daniel Benavidez during a media briefing, “is that he has fled the country.” 

The investigation began on August 4 when relatives of the 27-year-old contacted authorities, raising concerns over his and his parents’ whereabouts. Although the home was empty, the scene suggested a violent incident had occurred, according to a police press conference. Authorities noted substantial bloodstains and indications of attempts to clean up the scene. 

Subsequently, Flores emerged as the primary suspect in the search for his missing parents. 

Officer Benavidez delivered more grim news at the briefing, stating, “We have located unidentified human remains in the backyard of this residence.”  

The bodies were “in a state of decomposition,” he said, according to AZ Family. “I can’t tell you how many hours or days, but what I can say, is that the bodies are in a state of decomposition.”  

Police are not releasing the names of the victims at the family’s request, however neighbors spoke of them fondly.  

“The dad there, we see him every once in a while,” Alec Rogers told Fox 10. “He’s very, very friendly, but we don’t talk too much, just whenever we see him, we say hello.”

Rogers said he heard a commotion on the day the family was reported missing, explaining, “There was a little bit of yelling and I don’t know exactly who from.” 

Another neighbor told AZ Family that at one point, she heard someone scream, “Please stop!” 

“I was on the other side of the sidewalk, and I definitely heard it come from that direction,” she said. “But I was like, ‘OK, we live by a middle school, it might be nothing,’ so I didn’t think more of it.”

Jets’ David Bailey’s Ankle Injury Update: What Fans Should Know

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David Bailey, who has been turning heads with an outstanding performance at training camp, may now face a potential obstacle.

During a late moment in Saturday’s intense intrasquad scrimmage, the dynamic edge rusher, who was the second pick in this year’s draft, appeared to sustain a minor ankle injury.

This incident occurred just as Bailey was concluding yet another impressive practice session, during which he recorded two near-sacks and consistently disrupted the offensive line.

His relentless pressure proved challenging for starting left tackle Olu Fashanu.

The exact moment of Bailey’s ankle injury remains a mystery.

After coming off the field, he received medical attention and was moving around on the sideline.

Jets' David Bailey (51) practices at training camp.

Jets’ David Bailey (51) practices at training camp in Florham Park, N.J., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Bill Kostroun for the NY Post

“I would say day to day, but let me make sure because … he got up and I think he jogged off,” coach Aaron Glenn said. “So, I would think it would be that.”

The Jets are hoping Bailey can elevate a pass rush that was 31st in the league a year ago with 26 sacks.

Last year at Texas Tech, he had 14.5 sacks.


Nobody was happier to see the Jets add veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the offseason than Malachi Moore.

The second-year safety grew up idolizing Fitzpatrick as a Trussville, Ala., native and Alabama football fan.

Moore, a fourth-round pick one season ago, attended Alabama too.

“For him to be on the team now is crazy,” he said. “Looking up to him coming out of high school, going to Alabama, he’s all over the walls up there and everything.

“I told him this funny story: When I first got to college, my first couple of days there, coach [Nick] Saban was calling me Minkah in film. I’m like, ‘Coach, it’s Malachi.’ In the back of my head, I’m thinking, if you’re going to mess my name up, call me anybody, Minkah is pretty cool.”


It was another productive practice for return specialist/receiver Isaiah Williams.

He caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith on a deflection and made four other receptions during the controlled scrimmage.

“Even though I love the kick return and punt return ability, man there’s some things he can do on our offense that, listen, we’re going to have to give him the ball some way,” Glenn said. “We got to figure out a way to make sure that he’s involved because he’s an explosive player.”

Family Breaks Silence After Man’s Arrest for Allegedly Terrorizing Women on Streets

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The sister of a man infamous for his violent antics in North Carolina has stepped forward, revealing her family’s desperate attempts to have him institutionalized after a series of troubling incidents. Her brother’s aggressive behavior has created chaos across their community.

Di-Quan Hunt, aged 32, found himself in legal trouble once again on Thursday, when he was apprehended for assault with a deadly weapon. Videos that have since gone viral on social media revealed him aggressively pursuing women, subjecting them to harassment, and allegedly engaging in physical violence, including slapping and punching a woman.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed that they had been actively investigating these incidents. Hunt’s arrest took place later that same day, bringing a temporary halt to his spree of fear.

Speculation has mounted regarding Hunt’s criminal history and the reasons behind his continued presence on Charlotte’s streets, despite his dangerous past.

Before this recent arrest, Hunt had already been jailed at least nine times in the last few years. His previous charges include assault with a deadly weapon, making threats, and violating restraining orders linked to domestic violence, as reported by WBTV.

His sister told ABC affiliate WSOC that Hunt has exhibited violent behavior with family members and they have been attempting to get him off the streets. 

She explained that she believes he has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, PTSD and bipolar disorder, but has refused to take medication. 

His sister, who declined to show her face on television or provide her name, told the outlet that he had a history of violence and recently started attacking random people in the Dilworth neighborhood. 

Di-Quan Hunt, 32, was arrested on Thursday after footage saw him allegedly chasing down women and harassing them in the street, as well as punching a woman in one attack

Di-Quan Hunt, 32, was arrested on Thursday after footage saw him allegedly chasing down women and harassing them in the street, as well as punching a woman in one attack

Hunt's sister, who declined to be shown on camera or provide her name, told local news that he has severe mental health issues and a history of violent behavior

Hunt’s sister, who declined to be shown on camera or provide her name, told local news that he has severe mental health issues and a history of violent behavior

In the footage, a man was seen walking down the street as the victim walked in the opposite direction

As the woman walked closer, the suspect struck her, and she fell to the floor

Distressing videos on social media appeared to show Hunt harming women on the streets. Police said they had already been investigating his social media activity when he was reported 

‘He completely just flipped, and that turned into violence. And we had to call the cops then,’ she said. 

Hunt’s sister detailed violent experiences where both she and her mother were victims. 

She added that they reported video evidence to police last Monday and contacted officers on Thursday to provide his location. 

She said that her family has struggled to get help for her brother, but has been stuck in a vicious cycle where he continues to be released after his arrests. 

His sister expressed concern that if Hunt is released back onto the streets without medication, his or someone else’s life may be at stake. 

She added that she hopes her brother’s victims see justice and that her brother’s actions have put her and her family’s lives at risk, citing instances of harassment from the public. 

One of the videos handed over to police depicted an assault on July 30 when a victim was punched on the sidewalk and later transported to a hospital with serious injuries, according to police. 

The video showed a woman lying on the sidewalk as she was repeatedly punched, nearly knocked unconscious, on East Boulevard in Charlotte.

Hunt's arrest followed at least nine previous arrests in recent years. His sister said their family has attempted to get him institutionalized following alleged violence against her and her mother

Hunt’s arrest followed at least nine previous arrests in recent years. His sister said their family has attempted to get him institutionalized following alleged violence against her and her mother 

In the footage, a man was seen walking down the street as the victim walked in the opposite direction. The video began with the suspect fuming, ‘That July 21st is the real issue n****.’

As the woman walked closer, the suspect struck her and she fell to the floor. He was then heard yelling, ‘You still talking?’ before he struck her face again and continued screaming.

Another viral video saw a man, alleged to be Hunt, confronting and harassing another woman walking down the street.

‘B***. You wanna run b***? You wanna run motherf***er,’ the man was heard saying, as the woman was videoed escaping onto the road behind a car.

‘Huh? I bet you run again motherf***er. You said something else? You said something… You Donald Trump motherf***er and that other motherf***er who (unintelligible) my son Elijah. I’m gonna f***ing kill you.’

A man who said Hunt threatened him last year at a Charlotte light rail station told WBTV that he had taken a plea deal and was sentenced to time served – a total of 89 days in the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Disturbing social media footage depicted alleged violent behavior targeted at women in North Carolina

Disturbing social media footage depicted alleged violent behavior targeted at women in North Carolina 

Police have asked the public for information on the footage. He was heard yelling, 'You still talking?,' before he allegedly struck her again and continued screaming

Police have asked the public for information on the footage. He was heard yelling, ‘You still talking?,’ before he allegedly struck her again and continued screaming 

‘He lifted his shirt up and I saw weapons. He had a gun, which police said they never found, he had a knife and a hatchet,’ the man told the outlet.

‘And he lifts the shirt up to show me what he’s got and he said, “Are you ready to die today?” I saw my life flash in front of my eyes. I didn’t know what to think. I was frozen, it felt like an eternity.’

When the victim went to court for a hearing, he said prosecutors told him he had been punished enough. 

Hunt was taken to a local medical facility for treatment after his arrest and will be transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the investigation remains active and ongoing.

The Daily Mail has reached out to both police agencies for an update and comment on Hunt’s sister’s interview.  

ICE to Equip All Field Officers with Body Cameras by August Deadline: A Transformative Step Towards Transparency

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Saturday its plan to equip every field officer and agent with a body camera by the end of August. This swift expansion aims to deliver an unparalleled visual account of the government’s immigration enforcement activities.

However, the decision to make this footage available to the public largely rests in the hands of ICE.

The agency justified its policy on body-worn cameras, responding to concerns regarding clauses that permit ICE executives to either withhold or indefinitely postpone the release of footage following incidents involving significant injuries or deaths in custody.

Acting Director David J. Venturella explained that these restrictions are designed to safeguard investigations and privacy, aligning with federal laws and the practices of other federal law enforcement agencies.

Venturella’s remarks were a response to an Associated Press report, highlighting ICE’s policy that includes a clause for the prompt release of footage if it is deemed to serve the “best interests of the agency” following serious injuries or custodial deaths.

Venturella said the AP “mischaracterized” the policy by conflating that provision with ICE’s broader authority to release body-camera footage. He said the policy clarifies that footage should not be released when doing so could compromise investigations or privacy.

The AP report did not say the provision governs every release of body-camera footage. It focused on ICE’s policy for releasing footage after some of the most consequential encounters with the public: those involving serious injury or death.

The AP sought comment from ICE before its initial story on Friday. The agency provided partial responses, without addressing the provision that footage would be released when in its “best interests.”

ICE has been under heightened scrutiny since the fatal shooting in July of a 25-year-old motorist in Maine by an ICE officer with a history of violent behavior. Days earlier, another ICE officer shot and killed a Houston homebuilder driving to work. Neither shooting was recorded with body cameras.

Venturella said ICE was “committed to transparency and accountability” and was “on track to equip every officer and agent in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August.”

The AP quoted Christopher Schneider, a sociology professor at Brandon University in Canada, who said that selective releases are routine in some law enforcement agencies but usually not so clearly contemplated in policy. “In some ways, ICE is saying the quiet part out loud,” he said.

The story noted that ICE’s sister agency, Customs and Border Protection, has not released footage of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in January. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott told lawmakers that it was part of an investigation and would be made public “when it’s appropriate.”

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Sculpt Upper Arms Fast: 5 At-Home Exercises for Over 60s

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Need to tone up your upper arms without leaving the comfort of your home? Here are some easy exercises that can help sculpt and strengthen them.

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Whether you’re gearing up for a beach vacation or want to feel more confident in a sleeveless dress, we have the solution. As you age, upper arm flab can often make an unwelcome appearance due to muscle loss, diminished elasticity, hormonal changes, and reduced physical activity. While targeting fat loss in one specific area isn’t possible, adopting the right workout routine to firm and define these muscles can significantly enhance their appearance.

We reached out to Melissa Leach, a Certified Yoga Instructor and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Yoga-Go, who reveals five exercises you can perform daily to tone your upper arms more effectively than gym machines, especially for those over 60.

According to Leach, “Developing upper-body strength offers more benefits than aesthetics. It’s a vital sign of overall health and practical capability. Routine training not only boosts muscle mass but also promotes joint stability, enhances metabolic function, and makes everyday activities easier and safer.” She adds, “These exercises can be done with small dumbbells, wrist weights, or simply your body weight. It’s wise to start light, gradually increasing resistance as your form and posture improve.”

Arm Circles

“Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid shrugging them toward your ears. Focus on smooth, controlled circles rather than speed. The goal is mobility and endurance, not momentum,” Leach recommends.

  1. Begin standing tall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Extend both arms straight out to the sides at shoulder level.
  3. Make tiny, controlled forward circles with your arms for 20 to 30 seconds.
  4. Then, reverse the direction.

Single-Arm Lat Pull-Downs

“This exercise is better performed with small weights or a resistance band. The resistance should come from muscle engagement, not momentum, so focus on your form and squeezing the muscles along the sides of your back with every repetition,” Leach says.

  1. Begin standing tall with your arms extended overhead—holding a small dumbbell in each hand—and your palms facing forward.
  2. Pull one elbow down toward your ribcage, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  3. Use control to slowly extend your arm back overhead.
  4. Repeat with the opposite arm.
  5. Perform 12 to 15 reps.

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Side-Body Reach Pulses

“Keep the pulses small and controlled, with both feet firmly planted on the floor. The goal is to create length from your hip all the way to your fingertips,” Leach says.

  1. Begin standing tall with your feet hip-distance apart.
  2. Raise one arm overhead.
  3. Gently lean toward the opposite side to feel a solid stretch through the side of your torso.
  4. From there, perform tiny pulses deeper into the stretch for 10 to 15 reps.
  5. Switch sides.

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Steering Wheels

“The further your arms are from your body, the harder your shoulders have to work. Keep your core engaged, your spine tall, and move slowly to maximize muscle activation,” Leach explains.

  1. Start by holding a light dumbbell with both hands. Alternatively, clasp your hands together and extend your arms ahead of you.
  2. Gradually rotate your hands from one side to the other as if turning a steering wheel.
  3. Perform 15 to 20 rotations in each direction.

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Bulgaria Summons Ukrainian Ambassador Over Drone Incident Near Romanian Border

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Ukraine has firmly refuted allegations that it targeted Bulgaria, following an incident where a drone detonated near the critical Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, which runs from Turkey to Ukraine near Romania’s border.

The Bulgarian defense ministry reported that the drone resembled models commonly used by the Ukrainian military, prompting the foreign minister to call in the Ukrainian ambassador for discussions on Monday, as confirmed by her office to the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news outlet.

In response, Ukraine expressed its commitment to “work closely with Bulgarian authorities to investigate the matter,” marking this as another incident where a drone has breached NATO airspace amid Ukraine’s ongoing resistance against the Russian invasion.

Georgiy Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s foreign ministry, assured that Ukraine’s Armed Forces did not deliberately aim any devices toward Bulgaria, attributing the mishap to the ongoing Russian aggression.

Although the explosion resulted in no injuries, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev highlighted the gravity of the situation, noting that the drone carried a “significant” amount of explosives.

“The drone exploded in the immediate vicinity of the Kardam border-crossing with Romania,” near the Black Sea in the country’s northeast, “1,000 metres from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline’s compressor station,” he said in a video released by the government.

After analysing the debris from the crash, Bulgaria’s defence ministry, however, said that “currently, nothing suggests that this was a deliberate incident”.

The drone eventually crashed into a sunflower field, Radev said.

A ‘loud explosion’

Romania border police recorded the sound of the drone, then a Bulgarian border police patrol spotted “a loud explosion accompanied by black smoke”, Radev added, speaking after an extraordinary meeting of his cabinet’s security council.

“One thing is certain: the drone was carrying a significant amount of explosives, given that it could be heard from a distance and produced such black smoke,” he said.

The drone had not been detected by either of the two neighbouring countries, he said, adding: “As you know, identifying and neutralising these drones poses a major challenge.”

Incidents involving drones have become increasingly frequent in recent months across eastern European countries that are NATO members and supporters of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Romania has faced frequent drone incursions since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, including some crashes on its territory. It ordered the expulsion of a Russian embassy staff member in late July.

Radev said that, following the latest incident, Bulgaria had boosted its surveillance and would redeploy troops and soldiers to the borders to detect drones and employ anti-drone measures.

Several recent incidents

Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye all front onto the Black Sea, an arena of drone combat by both Ukraine and Russia which has seen attacks on civilian ships.

Türkiye’s foreign minister on Saturday called for a “moratorium” on attacks by Russia and Ukraine in the body of water in an interview with Türkiye’s state news agency Anadolu.

“To begin with, they targeted the ports and the military ships,” said Hakan Fidan. “Now, they are attacking all commercial shipping without distinction.”

Türkiye had already on Wednesday denounced Black Sea drone attacks on two Turkish civilian vessels the previous day, in which some crew members were injured.

Bulgaria in June halted its military aid to Ukraine. Radev said the country did not belong in the coalition of Kyiv’s allies supplying arms and that he preferred to see diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Further west, a German military operational command spokesman told AFP on Saturday that drones were detected this week above an army installation in western Germany known to house a large underground depot.

Among other armaments, the Mechernich special site is home to parts for US-made Patriot air-defence systems long coveted by Kyiv.

Those sightings came days after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle airport, which plays a key role in the transport of military goods by the German military and NATO allies.