Miami, FL
Miami defensive back transfer commits to Florida State
Yet another familiar name is coming to Tallahassee.
FSU pursued former UCF Knights defensive back transfer Davonte Brown last offseason, but Brown chose the Miami Hurricanes to play with his brother, former FSU target and fellow defensive back, Damari Brown.
After entering the portal, once again, following one season in Coral Gables, the elder Brown has announced his decision to transfer to Florida State. At 6’2 185 pounds, there’s a thought he’ll play safety in Tallahassee. He’ll be mentored by FSU defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain, his former high school head coach.
Brown was a bona fide starting cornerback at UCF for his final two seasons in Orlando, making him a popular portal target the first time he entered. Last season for the Hurricanes, he was part of an uneven defensive back unit and totaled 10 tackles (eight solo) in 11 games of backup duty. According to Pro Football Focus, his best attribute this past season was tackling.
We’ll see if Davonte’s addition to the Tribe has any impact on his extremely talented younger brother when the next portal cycle hits.
From his Miami bio:
2023 (Junior): Saw action in 11 games during season…Finished with 10 total tackles (nine solo) in debut season at Miami…Made Hurricanes debut in season opener against Miami (Ohio) (Sept. 1) and finished with pair of stops…Had one solo tackle in win over Texas A&M (Sept. 9)…Had one tackle in wins over Bethune-Cookman (Sept. 14) and at Temple (Sept. 23)…Added one tackle at North Carolina (Oct. 14)…Credited with one stop in Miami’s 2OT win over Clemson (Oct. 21)…Had pair of solo tackles at NC State (Nov. 4)…Saw time at Florida State (Nov. 11)…Finished with one tackle in home finale against Louisville (Nov. 18)…Saw action in regular season finale at Boston College (Nov. 24).
Prior to Miami: Spent first three seasons at UCF, where he delivered standout career…Served as full-time starter for final two seasons and started 31 games while making 36 appearances…Posted 30 tackles, 2.5 TFLs and two interceptions in final season…Had four PBUs and one forced fumble in 2022…During second-year freshman season (2021), earned third-team All-AAC honors from Pro Football Focus while leading team and ranking third in conference with 13 PBUs…Added 28 tackles, one sack and one interception in 2021…Totaled 23 tackles, one tackle for loss and one PBU in true freshman season (2020).
High School: Made 20 tackles, 14 solo, and interception as senior in 2019 at American Heritage High School…Helped American Heritage to 10-2 mark and Florida 5A regional final where Patriots fell 23-20 to Northwestern…Had four tackles for Patriots vs. both Gonzaga and Northwestern in 2019…Helped American Heritage to No. 1 final regular-season 5A ranking by Associated Press and No. 3 in all Florida divisions by FloridaHSFootball.com…Also ran track in high school.
Personal: Intends to major in communication studies…Older brother of freshman, Damari, and son of former Hurricane Selwyn Brown.
Miami, FL
South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
Miami, FL
3 hurt in fire on Lincoln Road that started underground
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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