Florida monster who slaughtered teen girl scheduled to be killed — 14th execution this year
A cold-blooded Florida menace who slaughtered a teen girl was executed on Tuesday, marking the Sunshine State’s 14th…
The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 28, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa votes in favor of the proposed Rays’ stadium deal Pending a vote Friday by Hillsbrough County Commission,…
Trial delayed for stepdad accused of killing 5-year-old Missy Mogle in May 2025 in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The trial has been delayed for a stepdad accused of killing his five-year-old stepdaughter…
The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 18, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida will execute William Frances Silvia today A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and…
Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida inmate known as “Hog Trailer Killer” convicted of 1996 rape, murder
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed the death warrant for inmate Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., who was known…
Miami man pleads guilty to 2012 murders of his wife and her 2 young daughters; death penalty could be on the table
A Miami man pleaded guilty Friday to the 2012 murders of his wife and her two young daughters,…
The Scoop: Fri. July 31, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs another death warrant Florida will execute Harold Gene Lucas over the death of…
Gov. DeSantis approves execution for Florida man accused of murdering 16-year-old, days after rare double execution
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed the warrant for Harold Gene Lucas to be executed over the death…
The Scoop: Thur. July 30, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF’s Daria Mironova reports capital punishment opponents gathered in Pinellas County as the sentences were carried out. The…
Florida’s first double execution in 60 years: What our photographer saw
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tallahassee Democrat photographer Alicia Devine was in Raiford, Florida on the day that Florida conducted its…
The Scoop: Wed. July 29, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida executes two prisoners, including an 80-year-old James Aren Duckett and octogenarian Dominick Anthony Occhicone were put to…
Florida executes oldest inmate in state’s history for double murder, hours after executing ex-officer for girl’s murder
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single…