Jul 28 Florida executes ex-police officer convicted of murder, first of 2 lethal injections set for single day By David Fischer, Associated Press Since the beginning of 2025, Florida has carried out nearly half the state executions nationwide. Continue reading
Jul 14 Florida to execute 3 of its oldest death row inmates by the end of the month By David Fischer, Associated Press Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last. Continue reading
Jun 10 What to know about execution methods in the U.S. after judge blocks Alabama from using nitrogen gas By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Alabama's plans to execute a death row inmate using nitrogen gas appeared to be thwarted Tuesday by a federal judge permanently blocking the state from using that method, declaring it violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Continue reading
Apr 21 Man convicted of setting neighbor on fire during 1990 burglary is executed in Florida By David Fischer, Associated Press Florida's fifth execution of 2026 followed a record 19 executions in the state last year. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Continue reading
Mar 10 Alabama governor commutes death sentence of 75-year-old inmate whose accomplice fired fatal shot By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Ivey said she thought it would be "unjust" to execute Burton, considering that the shooter was not executed. Continue reading
Feb 24 Man put to death for 1986 killing of grocery store owner in Florida's 2nd execution this year By David Fischer, Associated Press A man convicted of killing a 70-year-old grocery store owner was put to death Tuesday in Florida, becoming the second person executed by the state this year after a record 19 executions in 2025. Continue reading
Jan 23 Iran's top prosecutor denies Trump's claim 800 prisoners were spared execution By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high as an American aircraft carrier group moves closer to the Middle East. Continue reading
Dec 18 Florida man executed for 1987 killings of a man and his girlfriend during home invasion By David Fischer, Associated Press A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and his girlfriend during a home invasion robbery was put to death Thursday evening in a record 19th execution in Florida this year. Continue reading
Dec 10 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers Alabama's appeal to execute man with an intellectual disability By Mark Sherman, Kim Chandler, Associated Press The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in a case that could make it harder for convicted murderers to show their lives should be spared because they are intellectually disabled. Continue reading
Nov 13 Florida carries out its 16th execution of the year by lethal injection By Curt Anderson, Associated Press A man convicted of the 1979 killing a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom was put to death Thursday evening in a record 16th execution in Florida this year. Continue reading