Florida Prepares for 32nd Execution in Under Two Years; Spiritual Advisor Urges Governor’s Witness
Florida is preparing to execute William Silvia, a death row inmate convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in 2008. This execution, scheduled for next Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke, marks the 32nd person to be executed in…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 12, 2026 —
Florida is set to execute death row inmate William Silvia next Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke. Silvia was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in 2008. This scheduled execution will be the 32nd person to be put to death in Florida over the past 20 months.
Reverend Dr. Jeff Hood, who serves as William Silvia’s spiritual advisor, has publicly urged Governor Ron DeSantis to personally witness the execution. Hood has also voiced criticism regarding the high frequency of executions occurring within the state during the recent period and has commented on the governor’s perceived lack of direct engagement with these events.
Story summarized from the original created by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
