Florida Sets Modern-Era Execution Record With 20th Death Warrant Signed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Jesse Guardado, marking the state's 20th execution of 2026. This action sets a new modern-era record for executions in Florida for the year, surpassing the previous record set in 2025.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 5, 2026 —
Florida has established a new modern-era record for executions in a single year, reaching a total of 20 with the signing of a death warrant by Governor Ron DeSantis. The warrant pertains to Jesse Guardado, and its signing marks the 20th execution scheduled for 2026 in the state.
This development surpasses the previous record for executions in the modern era, which was set in 2025. The exact details regarding the case of Jesse Guardado, including the nature of the crime and the timeline of legal proceedings leading to this point, were not provided in the summary. The summary also did not specify the date or location where the execution is slated to take place, nor did it mention any outcomes of previous inspections or permit statuses related to the execution process.
The reported number of executions signifies a significant increase in capital punishment activity in Florida compared to previous years. The previous record, set in 2025, was surpassed by this latest action. Specific information about the previous record year, such as the total number of executions in 2025, was not detailed.
Further details regarding the individual cases, legal challenges, or the specific criteria that led to these executions being scheduled were not available in the provided summary. The trend highlights a notable increase in the application of the death penalty in Florida during the current period, as evidenced by the consecutive record-breaking years.
Story summarized from the original created by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
