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The U.S. is executing more people this year, and Florida is leading the way
Florida has executed more people than any other state this year and is on track to set new modern-day records.
Death row inmates to be 'beheaded and hanged' after new US law passed, lawyers fear
Florida officials now have the power to use a wider range of execution methods after the HB 903 bill was passed, but legal experts warned it is 'reckless'.
Murderer on death row's surprising 28 last words decades after killing wife and kids
Edward Zakrzewski became the ninth person put to death in Florida this year after he was given a three-drug injection more ...
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Fate of Florida death row inmates uncertain after court ruling
The Florida Supreme Court ruled in January that unanimity is not necessary. Now, dozens of Florida death row inmates promised re-sentencing don't know what comes next. TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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Former death row inmates slam new Florida law making it easier to ...
Former death row inmates slam new Florida law making it easier to impose capital punishment Florida State Prison is located in Raiford, Fla, as seen on Feb. 23, 2023. (Augustus Hoff/Fresh Take ...
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Florida Death Row Population In Limbo After Supreme Court Ruling
After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling nearly a year ago, death penalty cases in Florida now require a unanimous jury verdict. It's not clear how that change will apply to existing convictions.