Gov. DeSantis says increasing executions brings closure to victims' families

Florida governor defends record number of executions amid concerns from death penalty opponents

Florida nears a record-breaking year for executions amid mounting controversy and debate.

Gov. DeSantis discusses Florida's death penalty

In a Nov. 3 press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the state's death penalty, calling it an “an appropriate punishment for the worst offenders.” DeSantis also said the death penalty could be strong deterrent and that it brings justice to the victims’ families.

DeSantis says increasing number of executions is about delivering justice

TALLAHASSEE — As Florida continues to add to a modern-era record for executions in a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is bringing justice to victims’ families. Florida has executed 15 inmates this year, with two more scheduled in November. The previous modern-era record for a year was eight in 1984 and 2014. Before this year, the most executions carried out since DeSantis took office was six in 2023. DeSantis said he thinks the death pe…

Gov. DeSantis says increasing executions brings closure to victims' families

Quicker executions are better deterrents as well, DeSantis said.

DeSantis says string of executions in Florida about justice for victims' families

As Florida continues to add to a modern-era record for executions in a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is bringing justice to victims’ families.

DeSantis Says Executions About Justice

TALLAHASSEE --- As Florida continues to add to a modern-era record for executions in a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is bringing justice to victims’ families.