Florida executes 19th prisoner of 2025, more than double previous high [aWBePE3kruG]

Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT

The national increase in executions this year is driven in large part by Florida, which accounted for more than a third of them in the U.S. in 2025. Gulf Coast News is your home for Florida breaking news and weather. For your latest Florida news and weather visit: For licensing inquiries: