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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Florida schedules execution of William Silvia for next Tuesday

The state of Florida has scheduled the execution of death row inmate William Silvia for 6 p.m. next Tuesday at the Florida State Prison near Starke. This event marks the 32nd execution carried out by the state within the past 20 months.

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Why It Matters

The execution represents the continued application of capital punishment in Florida, which has seen a high frequency of state-sanctioned deaths over the last two years.

Key Facts

  • William Silvia is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
  • The execution will take place at the Florida State Prison near Starke.
  • This will be the 32nd execution performed by Florida in the last 20 months.
  • The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood, Silvia's spiritual adviser, has publicly requested that Governor Ron DeSantis witness the execution.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who signs death warrants.”locationStarke“City near the Florida State Prison.”personDaniel Conahan Jr.“Inmate scheduled for execution on Sept. 10.”personHarold Gene Lucas“Inmate scheduled for execution on Sept. 1.”personWilliam Silvia“Death row inmate scheduled for execution.”locationFlorida State Prison“Site of the scheduled execution.”personJeff Hood“Spiritual adviser to William Silvia and founder of the Execution Intervention Pr”organizationFlorida Supreme Court“Court currently reviewing Silvia's case.”