Ron Desantis

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.

Florida carried out its first double execution since 1964 on July 28, executing James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone as Gov. DeSantis seeks justice for families after decades of delays.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his 15th death warrant of the year for Harold Gene Lucas, who will be executed Sept 1, 2026, for the 1976 killing of his girlfriend.

Florida executed two inmates hours apart, marking a historic event not seen since 1964 as Gov. DeSantis oversees the proceedings for murder convictions.

Florida executed two inmates, including an 80-year-old man, on the same day. Governor DeSantis accelerates justice for victims of crimes from the '80s at Florida State Prison.

Florida carries out its first double execution since 1964. Governor Ron DeSantis speaks about the moral burden and closure for victims' families at a conference.

Florida schedules two executions for Tuesday, including 80-year-old Dominick Occhicone. This marks the first double execution since 2017 under Gov. DeSantis's accelerated schedule.

Florida marks two centuries since its first execution. The state has evolved from public hangings to lethal injections, setting a recent historical record.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant setting August 18 as the execution date for William Frances Silvia Jr., convicted of murdering his estranged wife at a family cookout.

Gov. Ron DeSantis renewed his criticism of California's election system as ballot counts continue in the Los Angeles mayoral primary.

Florida moves forward with the execution of Dusty Ray Spencer on June 25 for his wife's 1992 murder, marking the state's tenth death warrant this year.

Florida election officials must keep old maps as lawsuits challenge new districts. Orange County faces $300k costs for voter notifications amid redistricting chaos.