NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough
Florida schedules execution of William Silvia for next Tuesday
The state of Florida has scheduled the execution of death row inmate William Silvia for 6 p.m. next Tuesday at the Florida State Prison near Starke. This event marks the 32nd execution carried out by the state within the last 20 months.
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The execution represents the state's continued application of capital punishment, with the to the inmate publicly calling for Governor Ron DeSantis to witness the procedure.
Key Facts
- William Silvia is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
- The execution is set to take place at the Florida State Prison near Starke.
- This will be the 32nd execution performed by Florida in the last 20 months.
- The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood, Silvia's spiritual adviser, has requested that Governor Ron DeSantis personally witness the execution.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who signs death warrants.”locationStarke“City near the Florida State Prison.”personDaniel Conahan Jr.“Inmate scheduled for execution on Sept. 10.”personHarold Gene Lucas“Inmate scheduled for execution on Sept. 1.”personWilliam Silvia“Death row inmate scheduled for execution.”locationFlorida State Prison“Site of the scheduled execution.”personJeff Hood“Spiritual adviser to William Silvia and founder of the Execution Intervention Pr”personPatricia Silvia“Victim of the 2008 murder.”personBetty Woodward“Victim of attempted murder.”