Miami, FL
Five-star RB Derrek Cooper commits to Texas over Miami, others
The Texas Longhorns continued their recruiting hot streak on Sunday, adding a commitment at a position of need with the addition of Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna running back Derrek Cooper over the Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Bulldogs, Miami Hurricanes, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 RB Derrek Cooper has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @rivals
The 6’2 210 RB from Fort Lauderdale, FL chose the Longhorns over Miami & Georgia
He’s ranked as the No. 2 RB in the ‘26 Class
“Terry blacks I’m on my way!”https://t.co/99qeVUfHrm pic.twitter.com/z37EOSD89Q
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 20, 2025
Cooper was long considered to be a Miami lean coming out of the summer visit season with the hometown Hurricanes looking to add their second five-star player in the class. However, with the Longhorns’ high-profile misses on KJ Edwards and Ezavier Crowell, position coach Chad Scott and the recruiting staff turned up the heat on the elite back to fill one of the major holes in the recruiting class.
The No. 29 player in the country and the No. 2 player in Florida, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Cooper pledges to Texas without yet taking his official visit to Austin, instead opting for an unofficial visit in April and plans to trip to the Forty Acres during the fall. That may prove beneficial later in the cycle, affording Texas the ability to formally host him in Austin closer to Early Signing Day, as teams try to flip him.
At 6’1, 205 pounds, Cooper is a unique mix of power and speed, qualifying for the state track finals in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as a sophomore. While the Horns are recruiting him as a running back, he has played both ways in both of his varsity seasons, rushing for 905 yards and 13 touchdowns while also chipping in 46 tackles and four sacks to lead Chaminade-Madonna to a 1A state championship as a junior.
Cooper becomes commitment No. 21 for Texas and the fifth top-50 player of the cycle for the Longhorns, six spots ahead of John Turntine, in what is rapidly becoming another elite class for Texas.
The Florida product moves the Longhorns to No. 5 in the 247Sports Composite team rankings with the fewest committed players in that group. Cooper also joins quarterback Dia Bell and defensive lineman James Johnson as top-10 players from the Sunshine State to choose the Longhorns, further establishing the Longhorns’ recruiting inroads there.
Film analysis (by Daniel Seahorn):
Cooper is a big, physical back at his listed 6’1, 205 pounds. He is a true three-phase player at the high school level, being the bell-cow running back offensively, while also being featured as a hybrid linebacker/safety defender and a key cog on special teams with multiple blocked punts on tape.
Cooper is a no-nonsense type of runner, as he isn’t the type who is going to waste motion behind the line of scrimmage. He gets downhill in a hurry and wants to get north and south without a bunch of lateral movement. Possesses a good burst when he sticks his foot in the ground and runs very hard and tough behind his pads. Will run through arm tackles regularly and has the shiftiness and quickness to make second and third-level defenders miss in space. Possesses the ability to BYOB (be your own blocker) when things go south in the backfield. Cooper is the type of back that is tough to bring down by one defender, as he is a very stubborn runner and will push a pile of defenders down the field.
Cooper has good, reliable hands out of the backfield as a receiver on tape and shows the ability to take short passes for large chunks of yardage. He possesses the speed on tape where he can punish bad angles and rip off explosive plays.
I love Cooper’s overall makeup because I think his toughness and willingness as a defender complement his running style as a back. He isn’t going to shy away from contact, and he is going to make you earn it anytime he touches the ball. Only carried the ball 124 times in 2024 and averaged 9.3 yards per carry, so there is still plenty of tread left on the tires as a runner. Has the ability to be a bell-cow back at the next level or be the thunder to someone’s lightning.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is honoring the life and service of one of its own – Deputy Devin Jaramillo.
The 27-year-old deputy, who is lovingly remembered as a homegrown hero, partner, brother and son, was fatally shot by a suspect on Nov. 7 near Kendall.
A procession will begin at 6 a.m.on Tuesday, beginning at the Caballero Rivero Woodlawn funeral home, to a private mass. The memorial service for Jaramillo will begin at 10 a.m. at LoanDepot Park, located at 501 Marlins Way.
How the fatal shooting of Jaramillo unfolded
According to investigators, Jaramillo responded to a minor crash close to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the 12000 block of Southwest 128th Street, near Kendall.
A source told CBS News Miami that the crash suspect, identified as 21-year-old Steven Rustrian, hit a vehicle, failed to stop and pulled into a parking space between two other vehicles in an attempt to hide after police were called.
Before Jaramillo arrived, Rustrian allegedly swapped seats with his partner.
Witnesses told Jaramillo about the incident and when he confronted Rustrian about the crash, Rustrian got out of his vehicle and started arguing with Jaramillo.
Surveillance video captured the moment the fight escalated, showing Jaramillo and Rustrian involved in a physical altercation. Video shows during the scuffle, Rustrian got a hold of Jaramillo’s service weapon and shot him several times.
After fatally wounding Jaramillo, Rustrian retreated back to his vehicle and killed himself with the deputy’s gun, officials confirmed.
A community in mourning
Local, state and federal law enforcement have shared their condolences with Jaramillo’s family since he was killed.
“What happened to our deputy was not OK,” Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said. She said she prays that they find a way for incidents like this one to never happen again.
“I want to tell you that behind this uniform, we are human beings,” said Cordero-Stutz.
South Florida PBA President Steadman Stahl said being a police officer was in Jaramillo’s blood. His father also worked for the department.
“I was at his graduation. I’ve known him before he got into law enforcement,” Stahl said.
“Deputy Jaramillo’s killing is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by every individual who wears the badge and the sacrifices these officers make to protect this community,” Miami-Dade County State’s Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said in a statement.”His family is in my prayers.”
Governor Ron DeSantis posted on X that he and First Lady Casey DeSantis are heartbroken over the deputy’s death.
The influencer, known for stunt videos, was arrested Nov. 15 after police say he disrupted traffic.
Jack Doherty arrested in Miami Beach, FL, while filming video
YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami Beach for blocking traffic while filming and charged with drug possession.
A popular YouTuber known for prank and stunt videos was arrested in Miami after he was found disrupting traffic to film content for his social media channel, police said.
Jack Doherty, 22, was taken into custody around 3:12 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, after he intentionally stepped into traffic and blocked the roadway, according to a news release from the Miami Beach Police Department.
“Despite multiple lawful commands to clear the roadway, Doherty refused to comply, responding, ‘Once I’m done with this bet!’” police said in the post.
Body camera footage obtained by USA TODAY showed officers handcuffing Doherty on a palm-tree-lined street while other young people filmed.
The officers went through Doherty’s pockets and pulled out what they believed was an amphetamine and cannabis.
Jack Doherty facing several charges
Doherty, who has more than 15 million YouTube followers and more than 10 million TikTok followers, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence.
According to local reports, Doherty was released on bond the night of his arrest. Speaking to NBC 6, the content creator said, “That was the worst 24 hours ever,” adding that the incident happened because he took too long to cross the street.
“There was no traffic. It was three in the morning,” he told the outlet. “I think they just wanted to lock me up, but fair enough, learned my lesson.”
Doherty posted videos online about his arrest
Doherty posted a video on social media Nov. 16, showing he was released from jail.
In the video, Doherty poses with people he said he met in jail.
He has also made several follow-up videos poking fun at his arrest, including one where he is standing behind a black railing using the song “Locked Up” by Akon.
An arraignment hearing, or the initial court appearance where Doherty will enter a plea, is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026.
“MBPD remains committed to maintaining public safety and order throughout the city,” police said in the news release.
“Our officers will continue to take proactive enforcement action against behavior that endangers motorists, residents, or visitors—and will hold all individuals accountable under the law, regardless of their celebrity status.”
USA TODAY reached out to representatives for Doherty on Nov. 16, but did not receive an immediate response.
Karissa Waddick, a reporter on USA TODAY’s Nation Desk, can be reached at kwaddick@usatoday.com.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY’s trending team. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
Josh Flagg
Selling $10 Million Miami Home in Billionaires’ Row
Published
Josh Flagg is cashing in on Miami heat … listing his $10 million estate directly across from The Beckham’s $72.3 million compound … TMZ has learned.
The “Million Dollar Listing” star listed the place ten days ago … a Mediterranean-style estate he gutted and rebuilt with BuiltIN Studio’s Gary Eisner. The 4,000 square foot home on a 10,000 square foot lot features 4 beds, 5 baths, vaulted ceilings, custom steel doors, serious security, and a detached pool house with a sauna and cold plunge.
Josh Flagg
Josh tells TMZ … the home has been rebuilt from the ground up … essentially a brand new house. He says construction is in the final stretch and the buyer will be able to move in within about sixty days.
The property is owned by Flagg Family Capital, the family’s private real estate investment arm, in partnership with Carolwood LP. Headed by Adam Rubin and Andrew Shanfeld.
He says the timing was intentional, saying … “The minute New York elected Mandahmi, I called my broker Jordan Karp. I didn’t even wait for the acceptance speech.” Karp listed the property and his phone’s been blowing up ever since.
North Bay Road, often called the Fifth Avenue of Miami Beach, remains one of the most coveted streets in the country. Flagg’s estate has been completely rebuilt, a rarity in a neighborhood where many homes still date back to the 1930s.
North Bay Road, nicknamed “Billionaires’ Row.” counts David and Victoria Beckham, Michael Bay, Barry Diller and the Von Furstenberg family, and Steve Witkoff among its heavyweight residents with sales regularly topping $70 to $100 million.
Flagg says the Miami rush is predictable. One politician says they’ll “make the rich pay,” and planes at Teterboro start fueling up faster than the Bergdorf sale,” he jokes. “A week later, everyone from Manhattan claims they ‘escaped New York,’ like they tunneled out of Shawshank with a Birkin.”
Josh also bought a place in East Hampton and a commercial building in downtown Manhattan. “I love New York — it’s home half the month,” he says. “I’m just doing business. And I can’t say I’m leaving Miami … I’ve never even spent a night there.”
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