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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough

Florida executes man convicted of killing estranged wife

The state of Florida is scheduled to carry out an execution on Tuesday for a man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law. This event marks the 13th execution conducted in the state during 2026.

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Why It Matters

The execution represents the continued application of in Florida under the current administration, impacting the state's legal and penal operations.

Key Facts

  • The state of Florida is carrying out an execution on Tuesday.
  • This is the 13th execution performed in Florida in 2026.
  • The individual being executed was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife.
  • The individual was also convicted of wounding his mother-in-law.
  • The execution occurs during the final term of Governor Ron DeSantis.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personDaniel Owen Conahan Jr.“Inmate with a scheduled execution on Sept. 10”organizationCapital Collateral Regional Counsel“Legal representation for death row inmates”personHarold Gene Lucas“Inmate with a scheduled execution on Sept. 1”personWilliam Frances Silvia“Death row inmate scheduled for execution”locationFlorida State Prison“Site of the scheduled execution”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the execution is taking place.”