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Florida executes man who killed deputy after fighting for gun, marking the state's 18th execution this year

Florida executes man who killed deputy after fighting for gun, marking the state's 18th execution this year
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Florida carried out its 18th execution of the year on Tuesday under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. William Reaves, 77, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was convicted of firs

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