Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=N90IOkHteAg Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Florida news conference ahead of James Hitchcock execution [PY3AQPqDkUt] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death nearly 50 years ago is set to be executed Thursday evening. Officials are expected to provide an update from the Florida State Prison near Starke. Follow @News6WKMG for more coverage. awqGZGv4AZp 5B5L1a5WLrD I2fODuIInWC DLa4jAb2blj N5c0zIWgNrJ 81oVgtbs5yZ
A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death nearly 50 years ago is set to be executed Thursday evening. Officials are expected to provide an update from the Florida State Prison near Starke. Follow @News6WKMG for more coverage. awqGZGv4AZp 5B5L1a5WLrD I2fODuIInWC DLa4jAb2blj N5c0zIWgNrJ 81oVgtbs5yZ