U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., addresses supporters after winning a second term in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 8, 2016 in Miami. Rubio defeated U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, a two-term congressman.
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By Sydney Johnson | 10:48pmThe sister of Barbara Knowles watches as the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, announces the death of David Pittman. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.
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By Sydney Johnson | 10:48pmFather Phil Egitto looks off into the distance after a demonstration against the execution of David Pittman, who was executed at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.
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By Sydney Johnson | 10:47pmPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds up the mugshot of David Pittman, who was executed, and the Knowles family, whom Pittman victimized, while surrounded by members of the Knowles family. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.