Florida Supreme Court

A Florida circuit court judge, David Frank, is evaluating challenges to the wording of Amendment 3, a property tax cut proposal that could cost local governments $12 billion annually. Lawsuits argue the ballot summary uses impermissible political language and misleads voters. The judge has not ruled yet but ordered final legal arguments by August 3, with potential implications for the November ballot.

Florida executed James Aren Duckett, an ex-police officer convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, and scheduled another execution for Dominick Anthony Occhicone, an 80-year-old convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986, marking two executions in a single day under Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida executed James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, marking the first of two planned executions on a single day. The second execution, of 80-year-old Dominick Anthony Occhicone convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986, was scheduled hours later, with Governor Ron DeSantis overseeing a record pace of executions in his final years in office.

Florida plans to execute two inmates in a single day, including an 80-year-old man who would be the second-oldest executed in modern U.S. history. Both men, James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, had their appeals denied by the Florida Supreme Court, with Duckett's case involving inconclusive DNA evidence and Occhicone's defense citing age-related health concerns.

Florida plans to execute two inmates on the same day for the first time in nearly a decade, with James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone scheduled for lethal injection. Duckett, a former police officer, was convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, while Occhicone was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 1986. Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen a record number of executions in recent years, with 19 in 2025 alone.

Florida plans to execute two inmates on the same day, including an 80-year-old man who would be the second-oldest person executed in modern U.S. history. The executions are part of a surge in lethal injections under Governor Ron DeSantis, who has overseen a record number of executions in recent years.

Florida is scheduled to execute two inmates on Tuesday, including an ex-police officer convicted of a 1987 murder and an 80-year-old man who would be the second-oldest executed in U.S. history. Both had their appeals denied by the Florida Supreme Court. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has increased the execution rate, overseeing 19 executions in 2025.

Florida plans two lethal injections for James Aren Duckett, an ex-police officer convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986. Both executions are scheduled for the same day, with Occhicone being the second-oldest inmate in modern U.S. history to face execution.

Florida plans two lethal injections on Tuesday for James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, with Occhicone becoming the second-oldest inmate executed in modern U.S. history. Both men were denied appeals after being convicted for violent crimes in the 1980s.

Rafael Andres was sentenced to death for the 2005 murder of waitress Yvette Farinas at La Carreta in Miami-Dade. This is his second death sentence after the first was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court. Andres had previously served 18 months for a 1987 stabbing conviction.

Florida is set to execute two death row inmates, James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, on July 28 for the first time in over 60 years. Duckett, a former police officer convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, and Occhicone, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986, would be the 11th and 12th inmates executed in Florida this year if the scheduled executions proceed.

Florida is set to execute 74-year-old Dennis Sochor, who would become the oldest inmate executed in the state's modern history. He is among three older death row inmates scheduled for execution within a month, highlighting Florida's active death penalty schedule and aging prison population. Sochor was convicted of a 1982 murder, and the state Supreme Court recently denied his appeals.

Florida is set to execute 74-year-old Dennis Sochor, making him the oldest inmate executed in the state's modern history. The execution is part of a planned series targeting three older death row prisoners in a month, highlighting Florida's active death penalty schedule and aging inmate population.

Florida is set to execute 74-year-old Dennis Sochor, making him the state's oldest executed inmate in modern history, and plans to execute an 80-year-old later this month, highlighting Florida's aging death row population and high execution rate. The Florida Supreme Court denied Sochor's appeals regarding undisclosed evidence in his 1982 murder conviction.

A former appellate judge and the ACLU petition the Florida Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a judicial vacancy beyond the 60-day constitutional deadline. The Judicial Nominating Commission submitted six nominees on March 17, but no appointment was made by May 18, violating the state constitution. The case references a 2009 precedent where a governor was ordered to fill a similar vacancy.

A 74-year-old man, Dusty Ray Spencer, is set to be executed in Florida for the 1992 killing of his wife, Karen, making him the oldest person to face the death penalty in modern Florida history. The execution is scheduled for Thursday, and if carried out, it would be Florida's ninth this year under Governor Ron DeSantis; another 74-year-old inmate, Dennis Sochor, is also scheduled for execution in July.

Dusty Ray Spencer, convicted of fatally stabbing his wife Karen in 1992, is set to be executed in Florida, marking the state's ninth execution this year. His appeals were denied by Florida and U.S. courts despite claims of health issues and advanced age. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has overseen a record number of executions in 2025.

Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, is set to be executed in Florida for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife Karen. This would make him the ninth person executed in the state this year, with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis overseeing a record 19 executions in 2025.

The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Kenneth Chesebro for his role in submitting false elector lists in Georgia to challenge the 2020 election results, declining to suspend his law license. Justice Jorge Labarga dissented, arguing the reprimand was insufficient for Chesebro's ethical violations, while the majority cited his exoneration under Georgia's First Offender Act.

The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Kenneth Chesebro for his role in submitting false elector lists in Georgia to challenge the 2020 presidential election results. The court declined to suspend his law license, citing his exoneration under Georgia's First Offender Act, despite objections from Justice Jorge Labarga, who argued for harsher sanctions.

The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Kenneth Chesebro for his role in filing a false list of electors in Georgia to challenge the 2020 election results. Justice Jorge Labarga dissented, arguing the reprimand was too lenient for Chesebro's ethical violations. The court cited Georgia's First Offender Act, which exonerated Chesebro after his probation was terminated.

The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran targeting a tanker violating port blockades, with President Trump threatening further actions. The U.S. also signed a $70 billion immigration bill, and the Florida Supreme Court approved new voting districts favoring Republicans despite gerrymandering claims.

The Florida Supreme Court allowed new US House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, supporting a GOP redistricting effort. The court denied a request for a temporary injunction, stating it lacked jurisdiction to intervene while the lawsuit proceeds in lower courts.

The Florida Supreme Court rejected an emergency petition to stop Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricted congressional map from taking effect. The Equal Ground Education Fund filed the petition, arguing the map violates Florida’s 2010 Fair Districts Amendments, but the court declined to intervene, allowing the map to remain in place for upcoming elections.

The Florida Supreme Court allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, denying a request for a temporary injunction in a 6-1 decision. Opponents argue the districts violate a state constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering, but the court declined to rule on the case's merits, stating it lacked jurisdiction to intervene while the lawsuit proceeds in lower courts.

The Florida Supreme Court allowed Republicans to use a new House map, potentially securing them up to four additional seats in November. The 6-1 ruling rejected efforts by groups challenging the map to halt its implementation, weakening Democratic opposition to GOP redistricting.

The Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections. The court's decision permits the implementation of the redistricting plan for upcoming congressional elections.

The Florida Supreme Court allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, rejecting a request for a temporary injunction. Opponents argued the districts violate a 2010 state constitutional amendment against partisan gerrymandering, while Republicans claim the changes could help them secure additional seats.

The Florida Supreme Court allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, rejecting a request to block them. The districts, which could help Republicans secure additional seats, were challenged for violating a state constitutional provision against partisan gerrymandering.

Trulieve Cannabis Co., Florida's largest marijuana provider, has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), set to become the first U.S. cannabis company on the NYSE. The approval followed federal reclassification of medical marijuana to Schedule III, enabling DEA registration for state-licensed companies.

Andrew Richard Lukehart was executed in Florida for killing his girlfriend's 5-month-old daughter, Gabrielle Hanshaw, in 1996 by dropping and shaking her before throwing her body in a pond. The execution marked Florida's eighth this year under Governor Ron DeSantis, who oversaw more executions in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.

Andrew Richard Lukehart is scheduled for execution in Florida after confessing to killing his girlfriend’s 5-month-old daughter in 1996 by dropping and shaking her before discarding her body in a pond. This execution would mark Florida’s eighth of 2026, following a record 19 executions in 2025 under Governor Ron DeSantis.

The Supreme Court sent a Florida death-row inmate's case back to lower courts and granted a new case involving the First Step Act. The case involves an inmate seeking transfer to a halfway house under the Act, with the Court to decide on the legal approach.

R. Fred Lewis, former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice, died at 78. His retirement in 2019 due to a mandatory age limit enabled Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint conservative justices, leading to judicial shifts including changes to death penalty precedents and abortion rights under the Florida Constitution.

A Florida judge upheld Governor Ron DeSantis' new congressional map, allowing its implementation amid ongoing lawsuits. The map, designed to favor Republicans, faces challenges over alleged partisan gerrymandering, but the court ruled plaintiffs failed to prove illegal intent.

The U.S. Supreme Court supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' GOP-leaning congressional map by weakening race-based district protections, but did not fully validate partisan gerrymandering under state law. DeSantis faces legal challenges over a state constitutional amendment banning partisan gerrymandering, with the Florida Supreme Court likely to make the final ruling.