Madeline Soto update: Will the media, public be banned from Stephan Sterns' pretrial court hearings?
A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.
A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.
Florida Senate bill proposes increasing highway speed limits to 75 mph
Highway speeds could increase under a bill that has started moving forward in the Florida Senate.
Highway speeds could increase under a bill that has started moving forward in the Florida Senate.
Protecting your home from wildfires as hot, dry conditions cover Central Florida
Wildfires are spreading across Central Florida, prompting officials to warn homeowners to take precautions.
Wildfires are spreading across Central Florida, prompting officials to warn homeowners to take precautions.
Volusia officials warn of dangerous rip currents amid spring break
Volusia County beach officials are warning visitors to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents.
Volusia County beach officials are warning visitors to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents.
Florida woman arrested after dead animal found in airport bathroom, officials say
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.
Florida police officer will run 200 miles to raise awareness for first responder mental health
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
Video: Missing runaway teen from Texas rescued in Florida after dramatic car chase
A missing runaway teen has been rescued and the man she was with has been arrested following a car chase in Florida.
A missing runaway teen has been rescued and the man she was with has been arrested following a car chase in Florida.
Volunteers credited for finding teens who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key
Two Florida teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key on Monday have been found safe, according to the Levy County Sheriff's Office.
Two Florida teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key on Monday have been found safe, according to the Levy County Sheriff's Office.
Florida teens found safe after disappearing while paddle boarding to Cedar Key
Two teen girls who disappeared during a paddle boarding excursion in Cedar Key have been found safe, according to Levy County deputies.
Two teen girls who disappeared during a paddle boarding excursion in Cedar Key have been found safe, according to Levy County deputies.
2 men charged with animal cruelty after dog left to die in abandoned apartment, sheriff says
Two men in Brevard County are accused of abandoning their dog in an apartment without food, water, or power, leading to her death.
Two men in Brevard County are accused of abandoning their dog in an apartment without food, water, or power, leading to her death.
70-year-old tourist seriously injured in suspected e-bike hit-and-run, husband says
A husband is sharing his 70-year-old wife's long road to recovery. Deputies say the woman was run over by a man riding an e-bike on the beach. The couple was in town visiting from Alabama for a few days
A husband is sharing his 70-year-old wife's long road to recovery. Deputies say the woman was run over by a man riding an e-bike on the beach. The couple was in town visiting from Alabama for a few days
Man arrested on I-4 in alleged road rage gun threat faces multiple charges
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.
Florida parents sentenced for starvation death of 11-month-old daughter
A Florida couple was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for the neglect and starvation death of their 11-month-old daughter in 2021.
A Florida couple was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for the neglect and starvation death of their 11-month-old daughter in 2021.
Florida man who killed woman, 8-year-old in Seminole County to be executed next week
Edward James, a Florida man convicted of killing a woman and raping and killing her 8-year-old-granddaughter in Seminole County in 1993, is set to be executed on March 20.
Edward James, a Florida man convicted of killing a woman and raping and killing her 8-year-old-granddaughter in Seminole County in 1993, is set to be executed on March 20.
'Ghost Adventures' star’s wife accused in murder-for-hire plot with Florida inmate
A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.
A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.
Brevard County arrests 1st person under Florida’s new immigration law: officials
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has announced that it recently arrested the first person under Florida’s new immigration law.
Florida man arrested after shooting into crowd of rival motorcycle gangs at gas station: police
A man was arrested after he allegedly fired a gun into a crowd of rival gang bikers at a RaceTrac gas station in Volusia County over the weekend.
A man was arrested after he allegedly fired a gun into a crowd of rival gang bikers at a RaceTrac gas station in Volusia County over the weekend.
Small plane makes emergency landing in Orange County, officials say
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Wedgefield area of Orange County on Wednesday afternoon.
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Wedgefield area of Orange County on Wednesday afternoon.
Ocala officers justified, disciplined after shooting, killing 3 aggressive dogs, Chief says
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
Two Ocala police officers shot and killed three aggressive dogs early January 29th after the animals charged at them, authorities said.
New Smyrna Beach police crack down on safety ahead of Spring Break: What is a Special Event Zone?
Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.
Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.