Under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed more people so far this year than any other state, setting a new state record.

With two more executions scheduled for August, Florida breaks modern-era record as ninth inmate is put to death. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's rapid pace of ordering executions has officially made history.

Under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed nine people in 2025, more than than any other state, and set a new state record, with DeSantis overseeing more executions in a single year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.