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Hearing set to discuss cell phone evidence in Madeline Soto murder case

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www.clickorlando.com – Brenda Argueta – 2025-04-23 08:12:00

SUMMARY: Summarize this content to 100 words: OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is due back in court Wednesday for a hearing discussing cell phone evidence connected to the case.Soto was reported missing on Feb. 26, 2024, when she didn’t show up to Hunter’s Creek Middle School. Law enforcement later found her body on March 1 in the woods along Hickory Tree Road near St. Cloud. Authorities believe Soto was sexually molested, strangled and dumped in a wooded area by her mother’s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns.Watch most recent hearing below where Stephan Sterns appears in court.Wednesday’s court hearing is about evidence found on Sterns’ cell phone that allegedly included images of him sexually abusing the teen. His public defender previously asked a judge to bar jurors from seeing evidence collected from Sterns’ cell phone and Google account, claiming investigators unlawfully seized and searched his phone.Prosecutors contend that Sterns gave law enforcement consent to search his phone and that evidence from his Google account, which reportedly includes hundreds of sexually explicit photos of Soto, was properly obtained.[RELATED: Madeline Soto’s accused killer seeks suppression of cell phone evidence]Sterns’ lawyers were in court Tuesday trying to get this hearing delayed by saying they had “confidential information,” but they refused to say what it is even behind closed doors.“I don’t know which way it’s going to go, if it’s going to be something that’s going to pan out,” his defense said.Watch more coverage of Tuesday’s hearing below.Since the defense provided no details, the judge found no reason to postpone Wednesday’s hearing.Wednesday’s hearing is set to begin at 2 p.m. News 6 will stream it live at the top of this story. Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.

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Delray Beach leaders fight for rainbow street mural during Florida hearing in Orange County

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www.clickorlando.com – Catherine Silver – 2025-09-02 15:47:00

SUMMARY: Delray Beach city leaders traveled nearly 200 miles to a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) hearing regarding the state’s request to remove a rainbow pride mural at Northeast Second Avenue and First Street. The mural commemorates the Pulse nightclub shooting anniversary and was painted in 2021. No final decision was made; the city must submit supporting documents by September 5. City attorney Howard DuBosar argued the mural is street art, not a traffic control device, and cited local control under “Home Rule.” FDOT emphasized safety and state standards. Governor DeSantis supports removal of such messages from crosswalks. The mural remains for now pending the decision.

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Rudy Giuliani leaves the hospital after being injured in a car crash in New Hampshire

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September 2, 2025

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www.news4jax.com – Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press – 2025-09-02 10:32:00

SUMMARY: Rudy Giuliani, 81, was released from the hospital after a car accident in New Hampshire where the vehicle he was in was struck from behind on Interstate 93. Giuliani sustained a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and leg. He and the driver, spokesman Ted Goodman, were helping a woman who reported a domestic violence incident when the crash occurred. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The crash’s cause is under investigation, with no charges filed. Giuliani, known as “America’s mayor” for his 9/11 leadership, later served as Trump’s personal attorney, involved in controversial election fraud claims.

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Polls to open in Florida Senate, House special elections. How to find out if you should be voting

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September 2, 2025

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www.clickorlando.com – Christie Zizo, Emily McLeod – 2025-09-02 04:00:00

SUMMARY: Election Day in west Orange County, Florida, on Tuesday features special elections to fill two Florida Legislature vacancies in Senate District 15 and House District 40. Senate District 15 includes northwest Orange County areas like Winter Garden and College Park. The seat was vacated by the late Sen. Geraldine Thompson. Democratic State Rep. Bracy Davis faces Republican Willie J. Montague for the Senate seat. In House District 40, RaShon Young, Davis’ former chief of staff, won the Democratic primary and will compete against Republican Tuan Le and write-in Chris Hall in the Sept. 2 general election. Polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; vote-by-mail ballots are due by 7 p.m.

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