Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=sjUdUArSjTo Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Florida news conference following James Hitchcock execution [yups51wrkTW] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. Officials are expected to provide an update from the Florida State Prison near Starke. Follow @News6WKMG for more coverage. ImIuRYor9ym Z3Fp4cfwCYL xCQytaCADJv CKuvDRJ6ElO tTiJrGdvWPR ozGOSIT0jsk l1u4YCqu90g
A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. Officials are expected to provide an update from the Florida State Prison near Starke. Follow @News6WKMG for more coverage. ImIuRYor9ym Z3Fp4cfwCYL xCQytaCADJv CKuvDRJ6ElO tTiJrGdvWPR ozGOSIT0jsk l1u4YCqu90g