Florida’s Execution Pace Accelerates | Tampa News

Florida’s governor is signing death warrants at an alarming rate, potentially leading to sixteen executions this year — a staggering pace that follows a record 19 in 2025. Many of these cases involve crimes committed decades ago, with some convicts awaiting execution for over 30 or even 50 years due to complex legal appeals and evolving standards. Upcoming executions include Curtis Beasley (convicted in 1995) and Harold Gene Lucas (convicted in 1976), highlighting how Florida’s capital punishment system continues to move forward — slowly, deliberately, and with deep historical weight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f22fe2d6c5d85a96