DeSantis set a Florida record for executions. It’s driving a national increase

DeSantis set a Florida record for executions. It’s driving a national increase

Under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed more people so far this year than any other state, setting a new state record

FILE – Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson, File)