Ronald Heath to be 1st execution in Florida in 2026
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Ronald Palmer Heath has been put to death for the 1989 killing of Michael Sheridan marking Florida's first execution of 2026.
Ronald Palmer Heath, 64, stabbed his victim to death nearly four decades ago and was executed by Florida officials using a three-drug injection at a state prison
Florida is preparing for three executions in four weeks as clergy protest death penalty. Ronald Heath faces execution Tuesday for 1989 murder.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed papers for the state's first 2026 execution. See when it will take place, who it is.
Thomas and Nancy Sheridan are heading down to Florida, but not for a wholesome retreat. They're off to see the state's first execution of the year: a lethal injection into Ronald Heath.