Tracking Florida's Death Penalty

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Michael J. Jackson resentenced to death following jury's 8-4 recommendation
On Friday, August 11, a Duval County circuit judge resentenced Michael James Jackson to death following his resentencing proceedings earlier this year…
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Deceased: Margaret Allen
Florida DOC records show that Margaret Allen died yesterday after over 10 years on Florida's death row.
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Florida Supreme Court stays two Hurst resentencing proceedings in Wakulla County
On Monday, the Florida Supreme Court stayed two Hurst resentencing proceedings pending in Wakulla County for crimes that occurred in 1997.
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Nassau County: Patrick McDowell sentenced to death
This week, the trial court sentenced McDowell to death, following the jury's 11-1 recommendation for death.
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WAINWRIGHT WARRANT: Attorney conflict jeopardizes habeas claims
Anthony Wainwright’s execution is scheduled for June 10 at 6:00 p.m. Conflict amongst his attorneys has jeopardized his claims pending in front of the…
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WARRANT: Background on James Ford's sentence of death
Gov. DeSantis has scheduled James Ford’s execution for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025. This post includes the Florida Supreme Court's…
NEW WARRANT: Anthony Wainwright's execution scheduled June 10
Gov. DeSantis has signed a death warrant scheduling Anthony F. Wainwright’s execution for June 10 at 6:00 p.m.
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GUDINAS WARRANT: Postconviction motion filed in circuit court
Thomas Gudinas’s execution is scheduled for June 24. Gudinas has filed a motion for postconviction relief and motion for stay of execution. Yesterday…
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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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Florida Legislature tries again with immigration, maintains mandatory death penalty for "unauthorized alien[s]"
After prior legislation was approved and ready to go to Gov. DeSantis, the Legislature created new legislation on immigration that maintains a provision…
HUTCHINSON WARRANT: Clemency video and circuit court update
The circuit court litigation ahead of Hutchinson's execution scheduled May 1 is off to a fast start.
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Orange County: William Thomas "Tommy" Zeigler, Jr. files motion based on new DNA evidence
A Motion to Set Aside the Convictions Based on Newly Discovered Evidence Friday filed Friday says new DNA evidence proves Zeigler's innocence, which he…
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