# Florida Executes Man in Rare Double Execution Day

Florida carried out the first of two planned lethal injections on a single day, executing a convicted murderer. The state scheduled two executions for the same day, a rare occurrence in the modern era. This highlights the ongoing use of capital punishment in the U.S. amidst legal and ethical debates.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/28/florida-executes-first-of-two-men-single-day) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:39:12 GMT