NewsSuncoast SearchlightAugust 7, 2026Sarasota County
Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen 40 state executions since 2019
Governor Ron DeSantis has presided over 40 state executions since taking office in 2019, surpassing the totals of previous modern Florida administrations. This figure represents the highest number of executions overseen by a single governor in modern state history.
Read the full story at Suncoast SearchlightWhy It Matters
The number of state-sanctioned executions is a key metric of executive policy and judicial administration in Florida, impacting the state's application of the death penalty.
Key Facts
- Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen 40 state executions since 2019.
- Former Governor Rick Scott oversaw 28 executions between 2011 and 2019.
- Former Governor Jeb Bush oversaw 21 executions during his two terms.
- Former Governor Charlie Crist oversaw 5 executions during his one term from 2007 to 2011.
- The 40 executions under DeSantis represent the highest total for any administration in modern Florida history.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Current Governor of Florida”personRick Scott“Former Governor of Florida (2011-2019)”other40“Number of executions under DeSantis”other21“Number of executions under Bush”personCharlie Crist“Former Governor of Florida (2007-2011)”personJeb Bush“Former Governor of Florida”other28“Number of executions under Scott”