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Florida Is Set to Carry Out 18th Execution This Year and Moving Closer to Tying Record

MIAMI (AP) — Florida is set Tuesday to carry out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term.

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U.S. News & World Report· Oct 20, 4:01 AMFlorida Is Set to Carry Out 18th Execution This Year and Moving Closer to Tying RecordAlso ran in SFGATE, WDIV ClickOnDetroit, WTOP

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