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Florida Sets Record for Executions in 2025
In 2025, Florida carried out 19 executions, the highest number in the state's modern history. This follows a series of death warrants signed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
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This represents a significant increase in the use of the death penalty in Florida compared to previous years.
Key Facts
- Florida executed 19 people in 2025, setting a new modern record.
- The previous record for executions in a single year was eight, set in 2018.