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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 Chadwick Willacy for 1990 Murder of Neighbor

Texas Executes Charles Victor Thompson in First U.S. Execution of 2026

Florida Executes Mark Allen Geralds for 1989 Home-Invasion Murder as 2025 Total Hits 18

DeSantis Signs Warrant Setting Oct. 14 Execution for Samuel Smithers

Florida Executes Curtis Windom, Marking Record 11th Execution of 2025