Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns asks judge to ban public, press from court hearing

Stephen Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Florida, is asking a judge to ban the public and members of the press from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

Ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty, accused of stealing COVID-19 funds, appears in federal court

Following a first appearance in court earlier today, ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty has been released on several conditions after being accused of stealing money through COVID-19 loans.

Florida infant drowns in bathtub while dad was busy playing video games, officials say

A Florida infant drowned in a bathtub in Osceola County because the girl's father was distracted by a video game, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Former condo association president embezzled $1M over 10 years, deputies say

A former condominium owners' association president is accused of stealing $1 million over the course of a decade from the association, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Daytona Beach woman shot, robbed outside apartment; suspects on the run

Daytona Beach Police are searching for two men accused of shooting, pistol whipping, and robbing a woman outside of her Daytona Beach apartment on Monday night.

17 dogs rescued from hot trailer outside Ormond Beach hotel; owner charged with animal cruelty

Seventeen dogs, including ten six-week-old puppies, were found caged inside a small trailer in the parking lot of an Ormond Beach hotel on Feb. 3, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.

Woman runover by truck while relaxing at Florida beach, officials say

A 71-year-old woman was sitting in a beach chair when she was struck by a car pulling out of a parking lot Wednesday in Daytona Beach, deputies said.

Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns files new motion to drop death penalty in murder case

Stephan Sterns, the man facing a first-degree murder charge and the death penalty, if convicted, in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has filed nearly 50 motions in recent days ahead of a pre-trial conference.