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Tracking Florida's Death Penalty

Melanie Verdecia

Florida is a national leader in capital punishment and has been for decades. In an effort to provide education on the topic, this Substack tracks capital punishment in the state. This is not an advocacy page.

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DUVAL COUNTY: Prosecutors remove death penalty against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez

Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez are charged with first-degree murder for killing Gardner’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan, in 2022.

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The State initially planned to try Gardner and Fernandez at the...

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U.S. Supreme Court grants Gary Whitton relief

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Florida death-row prisoner Gary Whitton.

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Florida death-row prisoner Gary Whitton. The Court vacated the Eleventh Circuit’s decision aff...

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Andrew Lukehart Executed 6/2/2026

Last night, the State of Florida executed Andrew Lukehart—the State’s 8th execution so far this year.

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Denial of Final Claims

After the Florida Supreme Court denied his claims, Lukehart filed a petition for writ of...

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Capital sex crime defendant Nathan Holmberg dies by suicide awaiting trial

Holmberg, who faced the death penalty on several capital sex charges, was found unresponsive while being held in the Hillsborough County Jail.

Nathan Holmberg, who faced the death penalty on numerous capital sex charges, was found unrespon...

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Former Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis dies at 78

Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court announced the death of former Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis earlier this week.

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Justice Lewis “was appointed by Governor Lawton...

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