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Florida marked a rare milestone in its modern death‑penalty era by carrying out two executions on the same day, a first for the state. James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone were executed for separate murders committed in the 1980s, underscoring Florida’s grim legacy on death row. The Times’ archive feature accompanying the report highlights Florida’s history with capital punishment through iconic cases and photographs. The gallery includes images and captions related to notable inmates such as John A. Spenkelink, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wuornos, Danny Rolling, and Bobby Joe Long, illustrating a spectrum of defendants who drew national attention over the decades. The collection also recalls the evolution of Florida’s execution methods—electrocution in earlier years and shifts to lethal injection when required by law. The piece, led by photo director Martha Asencio-Rhine, situates the two recent executions within a long, controversial historical narrative of crime, punishment, and public debate in the state. Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 and stay informed. Visit NHENews.COM for more top headlines.