A Florida woman was taken into custody after allegedly using social media to lure a man to her Miami apartment with the intention of robbing him, authorities report.

Nicole Cano, aged 30, is facing charges of false imprisonment and strong-arm robbery. According to an arrest affidavit referenced by Local 10, the incident occurred on April 11 at her upscale Biscayne Bay condominium around 8 p.m.

Cano is accused of extending an invitation to the man via Instagram, suggesting they meet for drinks, but the situation quickly escalated.

Jail records from Miami-Dade indicate Cano was arrested on Monday, facing the aforementioned charges.

According to police reports, while the victim was on the balcony, two additional women appeared from a bedroom and joined Cano in confronting him.

The trio demanded money, but the man told them he didn’t have any cash, according to the report.

When he tried to leave, a struggle broke out and the women told him he was “going to pay,” authorities said.

The alleged robbery happened April 11, when the victim said he was contacted by Nicole Cano, who he had previously met on Instagram. (Google Maps)

During the scuffle, the victim’s gold chain was yanked from his neck. He managed to keep the chain, but a $300 gold cross pendant was taken before he broke free, fled the apartment and screamed for help, the affidavit states.

He later called police.

Biscayne Bay is a 35-mile, shallow coastal lagoon in Miami-Dade County, Fla. (iStock)

On May 1, the victim identified Cano in a six-photo lineup, according to the charging document.

Cano was arrested and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

She pleaded not guilty Tuesday and was assigned a public defender, court records show.

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Julianne Hough recently captured the essence of island living during a sun-soaked getaway to Fiji, turning heads with her vibrant vacation style.

The 37-year-old “Dancing with the Stars” alum showcased a series of chic, revealing bikinis in a collection of photos and videos she shared on Tuesday, offering fans a glimpse into her tropical retreat.

Captioning her Instagram post with “Fiji Dreams,” Hough set the mood with the iconic track “Dreams” by The Cranberries, perfectly encapsulating the serene and dreamy vibe of her trip.

Among the highlights was a video where Hough sported a striking leopard-print string bikini, soaking in the sun’s rays while enjoying a leisurely boat ride with a friend.

To complete her look, she elegantly draped a sheer black cover-up over her shoulders and accessorized with oversized brown sunglasses, adding a touch of glamour to her island adventure.

The “Footloose” star beamed while dancing in her seat in front of her friend as the boat cruised over the waves.

In another photo, Hough donned a snakeskin-print bikini while posing with a friend in the back of a boat that was docked just off the beach.

Hough was seen wearing a bright red string bikini in photos and videos that were taken during a snorkeling outing. She included a snap in which she was seen wearing a snorkeling mask as she sat on the edge of the boat and posed with a group of friends.

Hough basked in the sun while stretching her arms into the air as she lounged at the back of the boat In another photo.

In one video, the Utah native was seen from behind as she swam underwater. She later turned over and began floating backward before laying on the bottom of the sea.

In another video, Hough beamed as she climbed out of the boat following her snorkeling excursion. Hough slicked her wet hair back behind her ears and carried her snorkeling gear in one hand as she carefully stepped onto the shoreline.

The Emmy Award winner flashed a bright smile at the camera and winked at the end of the video.

In another video, Hough was seen wearing a bikini featuring a nude triangle top and black bikini bottoms while jumping on a trampoline surrounded be palm trees.

The two-time Mirrorball winner was seen leaping high into the air and showed off her skills by performing a series of tricks including frontflips and backflips.

After another jump, Hough sat down on the trampoline and shrugged while smiling at the end of the clip.

Hough included another video in which she was seen taking a ice bath on a wooden deck overlooking lush tropical greenery.

The “Burlesque” actress showed off her toned physique in a revealing black bikini as she strolled actress the deck and stepped into the bath.

Hough plunged backward under the cold water before pulling herself up and smiling while quickly getting out of the bath.

In other snaps Hough shared, she was seen wearing several different swimsuits while enjoying some fun under the sun.

Hough rocked a brown bikini as she perched on the edge of a shaded porch while looking out at the ocean in one photo.

In other snaps, Hough wore a black swimsuit and sat on the beach while gazing up at the sky and donned a white one-piece as she took a carefree stroll on the sand.

The former “America’s Got Talent” judge was seen standing on the beach at sunset in another picturesque image.

The TV personality has previously shared other glimpses into her Fiji getaway on social media including a post in which she was seen learning to surf.

Hough’s vacation comes after she made her return to acting, appearing alongside Penelope Cruz, Christian Bale, and Jessie Buckley in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, “The Bride,” which was released in March.

She is also expected to return as co-host of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside Alfonso Ribeiro for the show’s 35th season, which is slated to air this fall.

An unusual incident unfolded in Mahwah, New Jersey, on Sunday when an 8-year-old boy suffered injuries after being attacked by a beaver at a local park, according to reports from the police.

The encounter occurred around 6 p.m. in the evening in the town of Mahwah.

Authorities stated that the young boy was fishing along the shoreline when a beaver suddenly emerged from the water and charged at him. In an attempt to escape, the boy fell, and the beaver bit him on the upper thigh before continuing its aggressive behavior.

A nearby family friend intervened, striking and kicking the beaver multiple times until it finally backed off. The beaver, however, lingered in the vicinity even after the attack.

Emergency medical services from Mahwah promptly arrived at the scene and transported the child to a hospital. His current condition has not been disclosed.

While investigating, police said they received additional reports, along with an online video, indicating the same animal may have approached or attacked other park visitors earlier in the day.

Due to the circumstances, Mahwah police contacted animal control. Responders from Tyco Animal Control arrived and observed the beaver showing signs of possible illness, officials said.

The animal was captured and removed from the park and will be sent for testing.

Authorities have not released further details as the investigation continues.

The case of a 19-year-old college student who vanished three decades ago has taken a somber turn as authorities searched the California residence linked to her murderer.

Paul Flores is serving a 25-year sentence for the killing of Kristin Smart. Despite his conviction, the whereabouts of Smart’s remains continue to elude investigators.

On Wednesday, police executed a search warrant at a property in Arroyo Grande, currently home to Flores’ mother, Susan.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office led the operation, expressing their dedication to reuniting Kristin with her family. They stated, “We remain committed to bringing Kristin home to her family. No further information is available at this time.”

The search operation was initially reported by the “Your Own Backyard” podcast, which has been instrumental in providing investigators with new witness testimonies to aid in locating Smart’s remains.

She went missing from California Polytechnic State University in 1996. She was declared legally dead in 2002.

Prosecutors alleged she was killed during an attempted rape and that the last person she was seen with was Flores, a fellow student.

Both Flores and his father Ruben were arrested in 2021, with prosecutors alleging that her body was buried on Ruben’s property before being moved. 

Kristin Smart vanished in 1996 and her remains have never been found after she went missing from California Polytechnic State University

Authorities are seen here conducting a search of the garage of the property on Wednesday 

Both Flores and his father Ruben were arrested in 2021, with prosecutors alleging that her body was buried on Ruben’s property before being moved

Ruben was acquitted of accessory charges and the property searched on Wednesday is different from the one he lived in at the time of her disappearance. 

According to The Los Angeles Times, the search came about after scientists found volatile organic compounds in the soil in her neighbors’ backyard three years ago. 

That find, the outlet reported, could be an indication that there is decomposing human remains nearby. 

Podcaster Chris Lambert, who runs ‘Your Own Backyard’, was outside the home as the authorities carried out their search. 

He told The Tribune: ‘The Flores family owned this house at the time that Kristin went missing, and it was never very thoroughly searched.

‘It’s definitely overlooked. Ruben’s property was the one searched in 2021, which led to the trials.  

‘I would assume what they’re doing here is the same thing they did here, which is scanning the ground to look for anomalies underneath, where soil may have been disturbed, dug up, replaced or anything.

‘The clothing she was wearing that night was never found. The clothing that Paul wore that night was never recovered. And so those things could be here as well.’

Paul Flores is seen here in a 2006 file photo 

Flores said he walked Smart home from a party on the night she was last seen alive before parting ways

Investigators long said that Flores was the last person to see Smart alive, he told police he walked her home from the party before they parted ways.  

She was reported missing two days later by a friend but a search didn’t begin until days later due to the miscommunication between authorities.

During the investigation, four different search dogs trained to pick up the smell of human remains led police to Flores’ dorm room. No evidence was found in his room.

He had a black eye when investigators interviewed him. He told them he got it playing basketball with friends, who denied his account. 

He later changed his story to say he bumped his head while working on his car, according to court records.

The jury heard evidence that a grave was located beneath the deck of the home of Ruben, believed to have previously held Smart’s body. 

Prosecutors alleged she was killed during an attempted rape and that the last person she was seen with was Flores

Additionally, the jury heard from two women that, in the years following the murder of Smart, Flores drugged them and engaged in sex acts with them against their will and while they were so intoxicated that they were incapable of giving legal consent. 

Flores was unanimously found guilty of Smart’s first degree murder. 

In 2024, a judge ruled that Paul Flores must pay just over $350,000 to Smart’s family for costs they incurred after her death.

The family has said it would forgo restitution if Flores would tell them where Smart’s body was. 

Flores’ attorney, Harold Mesick, said in 2024 that the defense did not know where her remains are. Flores maintains his innocence.

The county district attorney’s office said it was helping the sheriff’s office with the investigation.

District Attorney Dan Dow said: ‘While those responsible for Kristin’s death – and those with knowledge of her whereabouts – could provide answers at any time, we remain firmly committed to using every lawful tool available to locate Kristin’s remains and to support her family until she is brought home.’

A man suspected of burglary is now under arrest and facing multiple charges after he crashed his SUV amid a police chase in Oregon, as reported by officials.

Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary alert on the 17000 block of Southeast River Road around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

A concerned resident contacted 911 after reviewing security footage that showed a man entering their garage and making off with several items, according to the deputies.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies were provided with images of the suspect and informed that he was driving a white Ford Explorer.

The burglary suspect was apprehended following the crash of his SUV during the pursuit in Oregon, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies later identified the suspect as Scotty Nicholas Oldfield. His vehicle was spotted by a deputy on Southeast Roethe Road before he sped off past the deputy.

Deputies began pursuing the vehicle and attempted to stop Oldfield. 

Oldfield eventually crashed into another occupied vehicle near Southeast Oatfield Road and Southeast Park Avenue and rolled the SUV he was driving before hitting an unoccupied parked vehicle.

The suspect was identified as Scotty Nicholas Oldfield. (Daniel Wagner via KPTV)

The driver of the other occupied vehicle declined medical treatment at the scene. 

Oldfield was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

When deputies searched Oldfield’s vehicle, they located suspected stolen items.

Oldfield was charged with several crimes, including second-degree burglary, first-degree theft, attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, DUII, identity theft, driving while suspended or revoked, third-degree assault (DUII) and criminal mischief.

A 911 caller had reported observing a man enter their garage and steal various items after reviewing home security footage. (Daniel Wagner via KPTV)

Investigators later learned that Oldfield had multiple outstanding warrants out of Oregon and Washington state for charges such as failure to appear, DUII, driving while suspended, false information, identity theft, assault, reckless endangerment, robbery, malicious mischief and criminal trespass.

Investigators believe Oldfield may have targeted additional victims. Anyone with information about Oldfield’s criminal activity is urged to contact the sheriff’s office.

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