Deputies warn of 'Door Kick Challenge'
Five juveniles were seen roaming a Riverview neighborhood when one, wearing a ski mask, kicked a front door and fired an airsoft gun as part of the ?door kick challenge.? Authorities are urging parents to discuss the risks of such pranks, which can lead to serious consequences.
Stephan Sterns to spend life in prison
Stephan Sterns was sentenced to multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Couple left infant alone in running car outside bar, deputies say
A Florida couple was arrested late Friday night after Flagler County deputies said they found an infant left alone in a running vehicle outside a local bar, according to the sheriff's office.
Florida man accused of driving 155 mph in 60 mph on I-4
A 20-year-old man is in custody after troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said he was going 155 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone.
Sterns sentenced to life in plea deal over Maddie Soto?s abuse, murder
The man accused of sexually abusing and murdering 13-year-old Maddie Soto avoided trial Monday by changing his plea at the last moment, prompting emotional scenes inside an Osceola County courtroom. Stephan Sterns, who was set to face a jury Tuesday on dozens of charges, instead pleaded guilty to sexually abusing the teen over a period of years and entered a no-contest plea to her killing?moves that eliminate the need for both a sex crimes trial and a separate murder trial scheduled for September.
Port Canaveral welcomes Royal Caribbean?s ?Star of the Seas'
Cape Canaveral?s cruise industry is expanding with the arrival of Royal Caribbean?s newest ship, the Star of the Seas, a vessel capable of carrying more than 5,000 passengers ? essentially a floating city.
Residents demand action after crashes at dangerous curve
Neighbors living near a sharp curve in Volusia County say they?ve had enough of speeding drivers and frequent crashes, some of which have ended up in their yards.
Dad charged after 5-year-old son accidentally shoots himself
A Eustis father is facing a charge of child neglect after his five-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the head last month with a gun that police say was left under a pillow.
Flagler Beach Pier construction begins after hurricane damage
Construction is officially underway to rebuild the iconic Flagler Beach Pier, nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore away major sections of the beloved structure.
Scaled-down Daytona Beach condo project moves forward
Construction has resumed on a long-abandoned condominium project in Daytona Beach, but the once-ambitious development has been significantly scaled down.
FHP stops man accused of driving 155 mph on I-4
A 20-year-old man is in custody after troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said he was going 155 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone.
Gainesville police searching for 2 suspects tied to Easter shooting
Gainesville police are still searching for a suspect seen on surveillance video opening fire during a chaotic shooting that left a woman dead at a community Easter egg hunt three months ago.
Madeline Soto's father gives heartfelt statement
Madeline Soto's father, Tyler Wallace, gave a heartfelt statement about his daughter and how he feels towards Stephan Sterns, the man found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Madeline. Sterns was also found guilty on several sex abuse charges and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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.
Palm Coast deputies discover baby alone in car outside bar
A Palm Coast couple was arrested late Friday night after Flagler County deputies found their infant child left unattended in a running vehicle while they were drinking inside a bar, according to the Flagler County Sheriff?s Office. Bodycam footage shows the moments deputies located the child alone in the vehicle.
Madeline Soto's aunt gives tearful statement
An aunt of Madeline Soto gave an tearful victim impact statement during Stephan Stern's plea hearing. Sterns pled no contest to murdering the 13-year-old and guilty to sexual battery.
Madeline Soto's former roommate speaks
During Stephan Sterns plea hearing on Monday, a former roommate of Madeline Soto gave an impact statement.
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.
Stephan Sterns pleads no contest to murder of Madeline Soto
Stephan Sterns, the Florida man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, pleaded no contest to murder and entered a guilty to plea for his sexual battery charges.
Missing 9-year-old found dead; father arrested
Luciano Frattolin is being held in jail after his 9-year-old daughter was found dead this weekend. Frattolin has not been charged by authorities. Melina Galanis Frattolin was reported missing in Lake George, New York. The New York State Police held a news conference Monday morning to provide an update.