One year since Maddie Soto's disappearance
Today marks one year since Maddie Soto first went missing. The 13-year-old's body was found days later in St. Cloud on March 1. Tributes continue to pour in for the young girl, including a special honor from the City of St. Cloud, who plans to gift a bench in her memory at Lakefront Park.
Memorial service being held for Madeline Soto
Today would have been Madeline Soto's 14th birthday. A memorial is being held in St. Cloud for the young girl, who was killed almost a year ago. Stephen Sterns, Maddie's mother's boyfriend, is the man accused of raping and murdering her. He could face the death penalty.
Teen driver arrested in deadly 2023 Poinciana crash that killed grandmother, 3 children
A teenage driver has turned himself in after a 2023 crash that killed a grandmother and her three grandchildren, ages 1 to 11.
New body camera footage in Madeline Soto disappearance
New body camera footage shows Stephen Sterns and Jennifer Soto being questioned by deputies the day after they reported Madeline Soto missing. Sterns is accused of sexually abusing and killing the 13-year-old girl.
Florida dad charged after letting unlicensed son drive family car involved in deadly crash: Records
The father of a Florida teen accused of causing a deadly crash in 2023 has been charged with several counts of manslaughter related to that crash, according to court records.
Stephan Sterns asks for public, press ban 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.
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.
Woman will spend life in prison for killing 3-year-old daughter
Joanne Zephir will spend the rest of her life in prison for killing her 3-year-old daughter. She strangled the little girl to death and forced her kids to drink bleach.
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.
Pre-trial hearing for Stephan Sterns taking place today
The man accused of killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto is back in court. This time, Stephan Sterns will have a pre-trial hearing ahead of his child sex crime trial.
Find your 'furr-ever' Valentine through Osceola Animal Services
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Osceola County to meet some of the dozens of animals up for adoption in Central Florida.
Man set on fire by Taser sues Florida sheriff's office, deputies over use of force: court records
A Florida man who was set on fire by a Taser at a gas station has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging the agency used excessive resources to target bikers for minor traffic violations.
Police searching for missing Florida woman with dementia
Police said they are searching for an 81-year-old woman with dementia who is missing from Florida.
Crews to break ground on 2 Habitat for Humanity homes
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County are taking on a new challenge by building two homes at the same time as part of their Builder Blitz 2025.
Pretrial hearing today for celebratory gunfire death suspect
Carlos Tejada will have a pre-trial hearing today to determine if he will get bond.
Cold weather shelters activated across Central Florida
This cold weather will be sticking around all day and into the night, which leaves those without a place to warm up in a dangerous position.
Florida freeze in the middle of strawberry season
This Florida freeze is rare, and it's making it tough for the start of strawberry season.
Bond denied for celebratory gunfire death suspect
A judge denied bond for the next two days for the man accused of killing a woman by shooting into the air to celebrate the New Year.
Celebratory gunfire suspect expected to appear in court
Carlos Tejada is accused of shooting a gun into the air to celebrate the New Year, ultimately killing a woman
Police give update on arrest made in celebratory gunfire death
The Kissimmee Police Department gave an update Friday after the arrest of Carlos Tejada, 44, on charges of manslaughter by culpable negligence. The arrest comes after 56-year-old Carmen Neira Ochoa was killed by celebratory gunfire in the early hours of Jan. 1.



















