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Plea hearing set for Stephan Sterns over Madeline Soto’s rape, murder
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Plea hearing set for Stephan Sterns over Madeline Soto’s rape, murder

Stephan Sterns’ sex crime trial is set to begin on Tuesday, but sources confirm a plea deal is now being discussed and could happen before then.

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Shark bites teen surfer in New Smyrna Beach

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Seminole County activates extreme heat plan for weekend

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Florida’s unemployment rate staying steady

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Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties

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New Florida law aims to reduce firefighter work hours to boost mental health, but cities face costs

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STARCOM moving from Colorado to Central Florida

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People are surrendering pets of deported families to animal shelters

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New boat docking rules proposed for New Smyrna Beach

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Orlando doctor discusses Trump’s vein diagnosis

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Weekend heat advisory: Prepare for hot temperatures and afternoon showers

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Arrest made in fatal shooting outside Kissimmee hotel

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Lawsuit claims wave at Typhoon Lagoon permanently injured tourist

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Coast Guard offloads $93M in seized cocaine at Florida homeport

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Judge denies request for brain exam by man accused of crash that killed 8 farm workers

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Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Florida

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Bystanders rescue victim from fiery crash in Daytona Beach

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Photos: ‘Good Trouble’ protests bring rallying cries back to Central Florida

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Photos: Florida families heartbroken after city says memorials honoring loved ones will be removed

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Photos: Deadly fire sweeps though assisted living facility

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Photos: New attraction offers immersive, historic experience at Kennedy Space Center

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Photos: Flagler County inmates find healing and recovery by fostering homeless kittens

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Photos: Deadly flooding swamps central Texas

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Seminole County activates extreme heat plan for the weekend
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Seminole County activates extreme heat plan for the weekend

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Florida’s unemployment rate staying steady

Sources: Plea deal being discussed for Stephan Sterns over Madeline Soto’s rape, murder

Sources: Plea deal being discussed for Stephan Sterns over Madeline Soto’s rape, murder

STARCOM moving from Colorado to Central Florida

STARCOM moving from Colorado to Central Florida

Man indicted over accused threat toward Florida Pride event

Man indicted over accused threat toward Florida Pride event

People surrendering pets of deported families to animal shelters

People surrendering pets of deported families to animal shelters

New boat docking rules proposed for New Smyrna Beach

New boat docking rules proposed for New Smyrna Beach

Orlando doctor discusses Trump’s vein diagnosis

Orlando doctor discusses Trump’s vein diagnosis

Shark bites teen surfer in New Smyrna Beach

Shark bites teen surfer in New Smyrna Beach

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Here’s how much house $1M buys you across the US

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How to pass a rental credit check successfully

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A new way to help some college students: Zero percent, no-fee loans

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What's behind the decline in pro-gun lawsuits?

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3 killed in explosion at Los Angeles sheriff’s facility

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Coroner: Annabelle doll not in room where Dan Rivera died

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Super Bowl champion Bryan Braman dies 6 months after ‘very rare’ cancer diagnosis

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IMAX tickets sold out a year before ‘The Odyssey’ release

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Must see: Woman nearly kidnapped as she is dragged from her job

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Tenants say co-defendant in Marcos Lopez case believed to be collecting rent while wanted by police

Tenants say co-defendant in Marcos Lopez case believed to be collecting rent while wanted by police

Former campaign manager of Marcos Lopez claims co-defendant forged his signature

Former campaign manager of Marcos Lopez claims co-defendant forged his signature

Online predators using video games, AI to target kids

Online predators using video games, AI to target kids

Divorce filings from Robin Severance-Lopez show financial discrepancies

Divorce filings from Robin Severance-Lopez show financial discrepancies

Officers fired, some demoted after investigation into alleged Kissimmee police misconduct

Officers fired, some demoted after investigation into alleged Kissimmee police misconduct

Trees causing millions of dollars in damage in Orange County neighborhood

Trees causing millions of dollars in damage in Orange County neighborhood

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‘They burn really, really hot, really, really fast’: How safe are lithium-ion batteries in your home

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Action 9 investigates air duct company claiming to have A+ Rating

Kia EV problem leaves customer frustrated

Kia EV problem leaves customer frustrated

‘He’s making up bond amounts’: Fake bail bondsman scamming local victims

‘He’s making up bond amounts’: Fake bail bondsman scamming local victims

Action 9: Boat builder accused of taking money and not delivering boats

Action 9: Boat builder accused of taking money and not delivering boats

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Not Lovin’ It. McDonald’s customers have mobile app complaints

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