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Florida Executes James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, for 1976 Murder

The case underscores Florida's accelerated use of the death penalty under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Executes Frank Athen Walls, Marking 19th State Execution of 2025

Florida Executes Samuel Lee Smithers for 1996 Killings, Marking 14th Execution of 2025

Back-to-Back Executions in Florida and Missouri Put October on Track for 15-Year High

DeSantis Signs 12th Execution Warrant for David Pittman

Florida Breaks Single-Year Execution Record With Ninth Lethal Injection

Florida Executes Michael Bernard Bell in 26th U.S. Execution of 2025