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Gov. DeSantis approves execution for Florida man accused of murdering 16-year-old, days after rare double execution
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The warrant was signed by the governor, following a case that dates back almost 50 years.
A death warrant has been signed for a 74-year-old man. This individual is set to face lethal injection. The execution is scheduled to take place at a prison in Starke.
The warrant was signed by the governor, following a case that dates back almost 50 years. The case involves the death of a teenager in Bonita Springs. Further details about the case and execution are available from the source, including the time frame in which the sentence can be carried out.
The governor's actions come after a recent double execution in the state.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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