Capital Punishment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued the state's 17th execution order in 2026, scheduling William Lee Thompson’s death for Oct. 13 after his 1978 murder conviction.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for William Lee Thompson, scheduling execution for Oct. 13. This marks Florida's 17th execution under DeSantis this year.

Florida has executed a man linked to the infamous "Hog Trail Murders" of the 1990s. He becomes the state's 15th person executed this year as authorities close out decades-old cases.

Lawyers ask the Supreme Court to pause Daniel Conahan's death sentence, arguing new DNA tests could prove innocence in the 1996 killing found nude in Charlotte County woods.

Florida has executed prisoners at an accelerated rate recently. This article examines the timeline of these events, the ongoing legal challenges regarding execution methods, and the broader context of capital punishment in the state.

Florida became the first state in nearly a decade to execute two inmates in one day, carrying out lethal injections for James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone at Florida State Prison near Starke on Tuesday.

Harold Gene Lucas is scheduled for execution nearly 50 years after his conviction, setting a new state record on Florida's death row as the number of recent executions rises significantly.

Dominick Occhicone, 80, becomes Florida's oldest executed inmate. The state also reviews its history of executing minors before Supreme Court bans on juvenile capital punishment.

Florida completed its first same-day double execution since 1964, putting to death James Duckett and 80-year-old Dominick Occhicone at Florida State Prison following lengthy legal battles.

Florida prepares to execute two prisoners over 70 years old, challenging norms after a 74-year-old was last executed. This marks a significant shift in state capital punishment practices and recent legal scrutiny.

Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted in 1996 murder of girlfriend's infant, marking 9th execution order of 2026.

Florida carried out its first execution of 2024, ending the life of an inmate convicted of killing a neighbor during a home invasion in Orange County.