# Florida executes 77-year-old man, its 18th execution this year

Florida put a 77-year-old man to death, carrying out the state's 18th execution of the year, according to The Guardian. The pace is among the highest in the country and underscores Florida's central role in the resumption of capital punishment in the United States. Details of the inmate's identity and conviction were not included in the headline.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/florida-execution-18th) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:22:21 GMT