Stephan Sterns talks during sentencing
Stephan Sterns was found guilty of first-degree murder and sexual battery, among other charges, in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto on Monday, July 21. Sterns pleaded no contest to murder and guilty to sexual battery after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors took the death penalty off the table.
Stephan Sterns was found guilty of first-degree murder and sexual battery, among other charges, in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto on Monday, July 21. Sterns pleaded no contest to murder and guilty to sexual battery after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors took the death penalty off the table.
Madeline Soto's aunt remembers Florida girl
Letizia Nunez, Madeline Soto's aunt, remembered the 13-year-old Florida girl at court on Monday. Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and guilty to sexual battery. The plea hearing was scheduled a day before Sterns was set to go to trial on 60 counts of sexual abuse.
Letizia Nunez, Madeline Soto's aunt, remembered the 13-year-old Florida girl at court on Monday. Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and guilty to sexual battery. The plea hearing was scheduled a day before Sterns was set to go to trial on 60 counts of sexual abuse.
Titusville names new city manager, Tom Abbate
The City of Titusville has officially appointed Tom Abbate as its new City Manager following a nationwide search that drew more than 60 applicants.
The City of Titusville has officially appointed Tom Abbate as its new City Manager following a nationwide search that drew more than 60 applicants.
Father of Melina Frattolin, Lake George missing girl, charged with murder
Melina Frattolin was reported kidnapped by her father this weekend near Lake George, New York, during a vacation. Her body was found shortly after.
Melina Frattolin was reported kidnapped by her father this weekend near Lake George, New York, during a vacation. Her body was found shortly after.
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson accidentally shoots, kills 13-year-old son
Authorities say the shooting incident occurred at a Florida apartment on Saturday night.
Authorities say the shooting incident occurred at a Florida apartment on Saturday night.
Trump threatens Washington Commanders stadium deal if team doesn’t switch back to old name
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.
Florida deputies help rescue coyote stuck in car bumper
A coyote is recovering after getting hit by a car and getting stuck in the bumper, leading to its rescue with the help of some deputies and the Wildlife Rescue of Southwest Florida in Port Charlotte.
A coyote is recovering after getting hit by a car and getting stuck in the bumper, leading to its rescue with the help of some deputies and the Wildlife Rescue of Southwest Florida in Port Charlotte.
Firefighters battle large, deadly house fire in Sanford
A large house fire was reported Monday on S. Beardall Ave. in Sanford. One person was injured and two animals were killed, officials say.
A large house fire was reported Monday on S. Beardall Ave. in Sanford. One person was injured and two animals were killed, officials say.
Suspect in San Jose post office arson brother of Pat Tillman
Authorities are investigating a fire that sparked at a San Jose post office early Sunday morning after a car crashed into the building, causing extensive damage.
Authorities are investigating a fire that sparked at a San Jose post office early Sunday morning after a car crashed into the building, causing extensive damage.
Car captured on surveillance slamming into Orlando business
According to surveillance video, a driver backed out of a neighboring parking lot and rammed right into the front of the business.
According to surveillance video, a driver backed out of a neighboring parking lot and rammed right into the front of the business.
36 injured, driver shot after car rams into East Hollywood nightclub
Police say bystanders attacked a driver who intentionally drove his car into a crowd outside an East Hollywood night club. Now, police are searching for a man they say shot the driver.
Police say bystanders attacked a driver who intentionally drove his car into a crowd outside an East Hollywood night club. Now, police are searching for a man they say shot the driver.
Father charged after 5-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in head, Eustis police say
A man is now facing charges nearly a month after his son accidentally shot himself in the head, according to the Eustis Police Department.
A man is now facing charges nearly a month after his son accidentally shot himself in the head, according to the Eustis Police Department.
Florida man arrested after driving 155 mph on I-4, troopers say
Troopers said he had three passengers in his vehicle at the time of his arrest.
Troopers said he had three passengers in his vehicle at the time of his arrest.
VIDEO: Teens rob detective at gunpoint during undercover operation, HCSO says
A Hillsborough County detective was robbed at gunpoint during an undercover operation in Riverview, according to investigators.
A Hillsborough County detective was robbed at gunpoint during an undercover operation in Riverview, according to investigators.
Teen killed, one injured after head-on crash on U.S. 17, officials say
Teen killed, one injured after head-on crash on U.S. 17, officials say
Teen killed, one injured after head-on crash on U.S. 17, officials say
20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV
At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.
At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.
Orange County officials search for missing woman last seen in Orlando
Deputies said 65-year-old Berlinda Graham was last seen on July 18 near Continental Gateway Drive and International Drive.
Deputies said 65-year-old Berlinda Graham was last seen on July 18 near Continental Gateway Drive and International Drive.
3 LA County sheriff's deputies killed in explosion; probe possibly tied to Santa Monica apartment
Three sheriff's deputies were killed following an explosion at a training facility in East Los Angeles Friday morning.
Three sheriff's deputies were killed following an explosion at a training facility in East Los Angeles Friday morning.
President Trump denies alleged Epstein ties in WSJ Report
Former President Donald Trump said he "absolutely loved" that federal prosecutors are seeking to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, even as he filed a lawsuit over a Wall Street Journal article linking him to the disgraced financier.
Former President Donald Trump said he "absolutely loved" that federal prosecutors are seeking to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, even as he filed a lawsuit over a Wall Street Journal article linking him to the disgraced financier.
Caught on camera: Phillie Phanatic captured on Phillies Kiss Cam
Phillie Phanatic gets caught on the Phillies Kiss Cam Friday night!
Phillie Phanatic gets caught on the Phillies Kiss Cam Friday night!