# Florida Executes 13th Prisoner This Year, Leading US Death Penalty

Florida carried out its 13th execution of the year, making it the most active death chamber in the United States. The execution highlights the state's accelerated pace of carrying out capital punishment amid a broader national decline in executions. This marks a notable contrast with other states that have slowed or halted executions.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/florida-13th-execution-william-frances-silvia) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:33:26 GMT