Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=RP2KmiphM2H Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Florida news conference ahead of James Hitchcock execution [cgThBWanuld] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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. WQjYk5gbHyV mZCSiyfT4O4 OBolov4KqdJ JLfIJr5zK2f 2gSDKXOX12l
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. WQjYk5gbHyV mZCSiyfT4O4 OBolov4KqdJ JLfIJr5zK2f 2gSDKXOX12l