Tracking Florida's Death Penalty

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Hillsborough County: Life verdict for Ronny Tremel Walker
After evidence in the penalty phase concluded Friday, the jury deliberated for under two hours before returning its verdict.
Eleventh Circuit affirms denial of Thomas Overton's Brady claim
On Thursday, the U.S.
BELL WARRANT: Appeal filed at Florida Supreme Court
Following the Circuit Court’s Order denying his claims, Bell filed an appeal at the Florida Supreme Court. He raises four issues on appeal.
Thomas Gudinas Executed 6/24/2025
Tonight, the State of Florida executed Thomas Gudinas, carrying out his sentence of death. It was the seventh execution in the State in 2025—the highest…
BELL WARRANT: Circuit Court denies Bell's claims
Less than twenty-four hours after the evidentiary hearing concluded, the Circuit Court issued an Order denying Bell's claims.
BELL WARRANT: Today's evidentiary hearing on Bell's Brady/Giglio claim
Michael Bell’s execution is set July 15 at 6:00 p.m. Today, the circuit court held an evidentiary hearing on Bell's Brady/Giglio claim.
BELL WARRANT: Circuit Court grants evidentiary hearing
Michael Bell’s execution is set July 15 at 6:00 p.m. On Wednesday, Bell filed a successive motion for postconviction relief in the circuit court. Today…
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GUDINAS WARRANT: Petition filed at U.S. Supreme Court
Thomas Gudinas’s execution is scheduled for June 24. He has filed a petition for writ of certiorari at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Florida Supreme Court affirms Steven Lorenzo's death sentences
This morning, as part of its regular release of opinions, the Florida Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion affirming Steven Lorenzo’s convictions…
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Court denies State's motion to dismiss prisoners' challenges to lethal injection protocol
On Monday, a federal court Judge issued a 51-page, very well-written Order denying the State’s recent motion to dismiss Plaintiffs’ complaints…
GUDINAS WARRANT: Florida Supreme Court denies claims
Thomas Gudinas’s execution is scheduled for June 24. Today, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming the circuit court's denial of…
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BELL WARRANT: Circuit Court Scheduling Order
Michael Bell’s execution is set July 15 at 6:00 p.m. Yesterday, the Duval County circuit court entered a Scheduling Order for warrant-related litigation…
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