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Florida’s Execution Rate Surges as Governor DeSantis Signs Death Warrant for 1994 Murderer Thomas Gudinas

ORLANDO, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Thomas Gudinas, marking a continued acceleration of executions in Florida. The 51-year-old inmate is set to be executed on June 24, making him the seventh individual to face lethal injection in the state this year. Gudinas was convicted in the brutal 1994 rape and murder of Michelle McGrath, whose life was taken while she enjoyed a night out in downtown Orlando. McGrath was …

Florida’s Forgotten Coast Shaken by Mysterious Murder: Unraveling the Secrets of Room 15

EASTPOINT, Fla. — A chilling discovery on a quiet stretch near Highway 98 sparked a complex investigation into a murder that shook the serene community of Franklin County, a region known as Florida’s Forgotten Coast for its untouched landscapes and old-world charm. In April 2018, the area became the backdrop of a violent crime when local authorities found the brutally battered body of Aileen Seiden, a 31-year-old woman from Miami. The enigmatic case unfolded quickly …

Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida’s Gulf Coast with Tornadic Fury, Category 3 Intensity Unleashes Widespread Havoc

Sarasota, Fla. — Hurricane Milton unleashed its fury on Florida Wednesday night, making landfall on Siesta Key as a major Category 3 storm with winds reaching 120 mph. The storm’s arrival followed a series of tornadoes across the state, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread damage, particularly in areas housing vulnerable populations like mobile home communities. St. Lucie County bore the brunt of these tornadoes with over a dozen confirmations of touchdowns, according to Sheriff …

Florida’s Top 5 Unsolved Murder Mysteries Keep Investigators Guessing

Florida is home to some of the most notorious unsolved murder mysteries. The state has been the site of some of the most chilling and perplexing cases in the country. From mysterious disappearances to brutal homicides, Florida’s unsolved murder mysteries have captivated the public’s imagination and baffled law enforcement for decades. One of the most famous unsolved murder cases in Florida is the mysterious disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little in 1965. Little was last seen …