Sterns given 21 life sentences in death of Maddie Soto
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. Attorney Whitney Boan joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plea deal.
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. Attorney Whitney Boan joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plea deal.
Trump 'caught off guard' by Israel's actions in Gaza
President Donald Trump was ?caught off guard? by the recent Israeli strikes in Syria and on a Catholic church in Gaza, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday. ?In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations,? Leavitt said. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader talks all the latest political headlines.
President Donald Trump was ?caught off guard? by the recent Israeli strikes in Syria and on a Catholic church in Gaza, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday. ?In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations,? Leavitt said. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader talks all the latest political headlines.
Grandson of Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife dies in Florida shooting accident
The 13-year-old grandson of Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife Francie Chapman has been killed in an apparent accidental shooting at his Florida home.
The 13-year-old grandson of Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife Francie Chapman has been killed in an apparent accidental shooting at his Florida home.
Port Canaveral welcomes Royal Caribbean’s ‘Star of the Seas,’ boosting local economy
Port 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.
Port 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.
Invest 94L: Tropical disturbance in Atlantic being monitored for potential development
A tropical disturbance (Invest 94L) located 900 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles has shown increased thunderstorm activity and may see limited short-term development.
A tropical disturbance (Invest 94L) located 900 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles has shown increased thunderstorm activity and may see limited short-term development.
Flagler Beach Pier construction begins nearly 3 years after Hurricane Ian 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.
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.
Gainesville police continue to search 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.
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.
Trump administration releases FBI files on MLK despite family objections
The Trump administration has released more than 240,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr.
The Trump administration has released more than 240,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr.
Florida couple left infant alone in running car outside Palm Coast bar, deputies say
A Florida couple were 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.
A Florida couple were 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.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns gets life in prison, avoids death in Florida girl's murder
Editor's note: Our live coverage of Stephan Sterns plea hearing has concluded. Scroll down to view highlights from Monday's court hearing.
Editor's note: Our live coverage of Stephan Sterns plea hearing has concluded. Scroll down to view highlights from Monday's court hearing.
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.
Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
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.
Over 5.2 million pools recalled in US, Canada after 9 reported deaths
Over 5.2 million aboveground pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled after nine child drownings.
Over 5.2 million aboveground pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled after nine child drownings.
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.
More than 67,000 cases of deodorant sold at Dollar Tree, Amazon and other stores recalled
The deodorant recall was prompted by an undisclosed manufacturing issue.
The deodorant recall was prompted by an undisclosed manufacturing issue.
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.
Backstreet Boy suing sheriff to force them to keep trespassers off his private beach
Brian Littrell is suing the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida to force them to keep trespassers off his private beach.
Brian Littrell is suing the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida to force them to keep trespassers off his private beach.
Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025 unveiled: Everything we know about HHN34
Universal Orlando is raising the stakes for its 34th edition of Halloween Horror Nights, promising more terror than ever with a lineup of haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment beginning Aug. 29 and running select nights through Nov. 2.
Universal Orlando is raising the stakes for its 34th edition of Halloween Horror Nights, promising more terror than ever with a lineup of haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment beginning Aug. 29 and running select nights through Nov. 2.