Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Stephan Sterns, the man investigators have called the prime suspect in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is now facing a charge of first-degree murder, News 6 has confirmed through the Osceola County Clerk Of Courts.
Grand jury recommends changes at Osceola sheriffโs office after โimpulsive and unplannedโ fatal shooting at Target
An Osceola County grand jury found that the sheriffโs officeโs โproblematic, impulsive and unplannedโ approach to a reported shoplifting at a Target in 2022 led to deputies fatally shooting a man, hurting two others and endangering the public.
Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shooting
The Osceola County sheriff praised a grand juryโs decision to not bring charges against two of his deputies involved in a shooting at a Target in Kissimmee in April 2022 that killed one person and injured two others.
New state attorney withdraws request to test evidence in Tommy Zeigler death penalty case
Nine months after former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell asked a judge for permission to test fingerprint evidence in a 1975 quadruple murder that landed Tommy Zeigler on Floridaโs Death Row, Worrellโs successor as state attorney has withdrawn the request.
Judge Jeff Ashton will not face charges in child abuse investigation
Jeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, will not be charged in an investigation into child abuse allegations, according to the state attorney handling the case.
DeSantis executive order reveals child abuse allegations against Judge Jeff Ashton
Jeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, is a subject of allegations related to child abuse, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped cases
Andrew Bain, the new Orange-Osceola state attorney appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in the wake of Monique Worrellโs suspension, met with the areaโs three major law enforcement leaders Thursday as he worked to establish his administration of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
โWeak dictator:โ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bid
Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday morning outside of the Orange County Courthouse to address Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisโ announcement of her suspension as Orange-Osceola State Attorney hours prior, saying it would not dissuade her from seeking re-election.