Florida

The new law no longer requires unanimous jury recommendations for judges to impose death-penalty sentences

After being brought into the death chamber, Darryl Barwick said, "I can’t explain why I did what I did. It’s time to apologize to the family ... I’m sorry"

Gov. Ron DeSantis also signed a bill to end a unanimous jury requirement in death penalty sentencing

Sarasota County Jail staff attempted to revive the wounded inmate, but he was pronounced dead

Officials suspect a larger-scale operation of contraband introduction into multiple Florida correctional institutions using drones

Darryl B. Barwick set to be executed next month for 1986 murder of Florida Panhandle resident, Rebecca Wendt

Tureygua Inaru tried to get other inmates to kill her family members and a prosecutor

The sheriff said rumors circulating in the jail prompted the "ugly" investigation and the conclusions "sickened" him

The 24-page document claims that the "draconian confinement" is harming the inmate's unborn child

The book was flagged for containing content viewed as "dangerously inflammatory in that it advocates or encourages" unrest

3-year-old boy found the unsecured handgun on a nightstand in the parent's bedroom

If the bill passes as is, Florida would have "the most extreme death penalty statute in the country"

The proposed plan also includes pay raises for inspectors and probation officers, while designating millions for infrastructure and equipment needs

Two pods were rioting, fighting staff, throwing desks and chairs, and tearing down cameras and light fixtures

"At least eight juveniles escaped after causing a major disturbance inside the facility and were seen roaming the nearby neighborhood,” the sheriff’s office reported