The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from death row inmate William Frances Silvia Jr., clearing the way for his execution on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. In an August 12 decision, the state’s highest court upheld a lower court’s ruling and denied Silvia’s request to pause his execution. Silvia was […] Florida Supreme Court Clears Way For Execution Of ‘Cookout’ Killer William Silvia Jr. ...read more read less