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Florida executed James Robertson by lethal injection at a state prison in Raiford on Tuesday, the state's 17th execution of 2026. A second planned execution was called off after Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew William Lee Thompson’s death warrant.
Florida executions in 2026
William Lee Thompson is 74 years old.
After making landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias was linked to six confirmed deaths in Florida. About 5,000 people remained without power in northwestern Florida, while officials warned of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds.
Hurricane Isaias had sustained winds of 80 mph.
Republican candidates, including Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, are acknowledging affordability concerns while campaigning with Donald Trump's support ahead of the midterm elections. Trump continues to defend his administration's economic record and dismiss concerns about high costs.
US inflation was 3.4%.
People were killed in the crash
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