A missing 17-year-old girl was found hiding in a convicted sex offender’s closet in Florida, authorities said Tuesday, leading to the man’s arrest on multiple charges.

Polk County detectives went to the home of Alexis Diaz-Toledo, 30, on Monday after getting a tip from Orange County deputies that a runaway teen might be with a man in Dundee, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

Diaz-Toledo initially told investigators he had not seen the girl for several days and denied knowing her whereabouts, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities said he also initially refused to let detectives search his home.

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Detectives then determined Diaz-Toledo was in violation of his sex offender registration requirements for failing to report two vehicles being kept at his home.

When investigators eventually searched his home, authorities said detectives found the missing girl hiding in a bedroom closet.

The teen was safely returned to her family, the sheriff’s office said, without elaborating on how she ended up at the home of Diaz-Toledo.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd underscored concerns about the suspect in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“A 30-year old male sex offender is not the kind of person you want giving a 17-year old girl a place to stay,” Judd said. “I can assure you that Alexis Diaz-Toledo did not have the missing juvenile’s best interests in mind. Suffice to say, we gave Alexis a place to stay for a while — at the Polk County Jail.”

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Diaz-Toledo was arrested and charged with two counts of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, interfering with custody of a minor, sheltering a minor without notifying a parent and providing false information to law enforcement during a missing person investigation.

Diaz-Toledo remained in custody as of Wednesday, and was not eligible for bond, according to online jail records.

Diaz-Toledo has been a registered sex offender since a 2014 conviction for lewd and lascivious battery involving a minor between 12 and 15 years old, the sheriff’s office said.

Sydney Sweeney is back in business with American Eagle in a sequel campaign that’s turning heads.

Sweeney reunited with the brand for a new denim-focused campaign, months after her last one ignited a firestorm.

The “Euphoria” star is fronting “Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts,” a sun-soaked, stripped-down sequel to her 2025 debut.

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This time, Sweeney leans into a more laid-back persona, as she sheds both syllables and seams — going from “Sydney” to “Syd,” while swapping full-length denim for barely-there cutoffs and leaning into cropped tees and a relaxed, sun-soaked beach aesthetic.

“What brand am I wearing?” she teased in the campaign video. “Yeah, that one.”

“There’s something timeless about a great pair of jean shorts. They’re simple, but they make you feel confident and put-together without trying too hard,” Sweeney said in a press release tied to the launch.

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Select pieces in the collection — including the “Syd Jean” and “Syd Short,” marked by butterfly designs in honor of domestic violence survivors — will benefit Crisis Text Line, with 100% of proceeds going toward the organization’s 24/7 mental health support services.

“Crisis Text Line, a cause so close to my heart, has been a part of this partnership from the beginning. I love knowing that when everyone wears these pieces, they are also a part of something meaningful that directly helps people who need it,” she said.

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The rollout comes after Sweeney’s first American Eagle campaign in July 2025 — a denim-focused launch that quickly became one of the most talked-about ads of the year.

The tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” sparked controversy online over its wordplay on “jeans” and “genes,” with critics debating its implications across social media. 

When the campaign was released on July 23, some critics on social media suggested it had shades of “eugenics” and “White supremacy.” 

The backlash escalated rapidly, catching even Sweeney off guard.

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“I was honestly surprised by the reaction,” she previously told People. “I did it because I love the jeans and love the brand. I don’t support the views some people chose to connect to the campaign. Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren’t true.”

The actress added, “Anyone who knows me knows that I’m always trying to bring people together. I’m against hate and divisiveness.”

At the height of the controversy, American Eagle stood firmly behind its star, emphasizing inclusivity and defending the campaign’s intent.

American Eagle released a statement on its social media accounts on Aug. 1, saying, “’Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.”

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believed Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball should have been ejected after yanking on star center Bam Adebayo’s foot, causing an injury to his lower back.

The incident occurred in the second quarter of their Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night, where Adebayo had to sit out the rest of the game after crashing hard to the floor following Ball’s action.

Charlotte ended up winning the game in overtime, 127-126. As a result, the Heat missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign.

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Spoelstra wasn’t trying to make any excuses after the game regarding Adebayo’s absence and the loss. But he thought Ball’s actions deserved harsh consequences.

“I didn’t see it, but I don’t think it’s cute,” Spoelstra said, via ESPN. “I don’t think it’s funny. I think it’s a stupid play. It’s a dangerous play. Obviously, our best player was out.

“I’m not making an excuse. The Hornets played great and they made those plays down the stretch. We had our opportunities to win. That’s a shame.”

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Spoelstra added that Ball “should be penalized” for what he did.

“I don’t think that belongs in the game – tripping guys, shenanigans,” he said.

Ball ended up being the hero for Charlotte in the end, too, hitting a clutch layup in overtime with 4.7 seconds left to go up 127-126.

After the game, Ball apologized for his actions that caused Adebayo to miss the rest of the contest. He also gave a reason why he did it.

“I apologize on that one,” he said. “I got hit in the head [on the play] and didn’t really know where I was. But I’m going to check on him, see if he’s OK and everything.”

To Ball’s point, he attempted a fadeaway shot, which was blocked near the hoop. Then, as Adebayo went for the rebound and tried to stay inbounds at the same time, Ball swiped at Adebayo’s foot with his left arm.

Spoelstra had an issue with the officials, especially Curtis Blair, who he said was right there to witness what occurred.

“It’s his responsibility to see that,” Spoelstra said. “And if it’s not his responsibility, then Zach’s [Zarba] got to see it. Somebody has got to see that, and that he should have been thrown out of the game for that.” Zarba explained his side after the game, via a pool reporter.

“The play wasn’t whistled in real time,” Zarba explained. “Play continued with a fast break. And because play wasn’t stopped immediately, and there was no whistle on the play, the window to review the play was closed. Play was stopped, after a change of possession, and then a timeout. So, by rule, our window to review that play then is closed.”

While Adebayo left the game with six points and three rebounds, Ball finished with 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting as well as 10 assists for a double-double and five rebounds.

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