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Lake County: Prosecutors seek death against Shahidul Islam under illegal alien statute
From what I can tell, this is the first case in which prosecutors are seeking the death penalty under Florida’s illegal alien statute.
William Silvia Executed 8/18/2026
Tonight, the State of Florida executed William Silvia. It was the 13th execution so far this year in Florida.
LUCAS WARRANT: All claims waived
Harold Lucas’s execution is scheduled for September 1. He has waived all claims and litigation ahead of his execution.
CONAHAN WARRANT: Previously pending litigation
The circuit court has denied Conahan's third successive motion for postconviction relief that was pending before Gov. DeSantis signed his death warrant.
SILVIA WARRANT: Florida Supreme Court denies claims
William Silvia’s execution is scheduled for August 18. Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in his pending appeal, denying all…
NEW WARRANT: Daniel O. Conahan, Jr.'s execution scheduled September 10
This afternoon, Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant scheduling Daniel O. Conahan, Jr.’s execution for September 10.
Florida Supreme Court - September Oral Arguments
The Florida Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on September 9-10, returning from its summer recess. There are several capital cases on the schedule.
Orange County: Life verdict for Javier Rosado Martinez
Javier Rosado Martinez was convicted of killing Dolores Padilla-Marrero in 2022 and has been sentenced to LWOP following the jury's sentencing verdict.
Orange County: Demorris Hunter sentenced to death
This morning, an Orange County circuit court sentenced Demorris Hunter to death following the jury’s unanimous recommendation from April for the murder…
SILVIA WARRANT: Appeal filed
William Silvia’s execution is scheduled for August 18. On July 31, Silvia filed a Notice of Appeal at the Florida Supreme Court. Today, he filed his…
Miami-Dade County: Rafael Andres resentenced to death
In late July, a Miami-Dade County circuit court judge resentenced Rafael Andres to death. According to CBS News, Andres is “the first Miami-Dade County…

July 2026

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