NewsThe Miami HurricaneAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida executes William Silvia by lethal injection
Florida carried out the execution of 61-year-old William Silvia on Tuesday, August 18, via lethal injection. This event marks the state's 13th execution of the year.
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The execution of William Silvia represents the 13th instance of capital punishment in Florida this year, a state that currently accounts for nearly half of all executions performed in the United States.
Key Facts
- William Silvia, age 61, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday, August 18.
- This execution is the 13th carried out by the state of Florida in the current year.
- Florida currently accounts for nearly 50% of all executions performed nationwide.
- Florida is identified as one of the states with the highest frequency of executions, alongside Texas and Oklahoma.
Who's Mentioned
locationOklahoma“State compared to Florida regarding execution frequency.”locationFlorida“The state where the execution occurred and where the Heartbeat Protection Act is”locationTexas“State compared to Florida regarding execution frequency.”personWilliam Silvia“61-year-old individual executed by the state of Florida.”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who supports both the Heartbeat Protection Act and the death”