A Florida man, Michael Bell, is scheduled to be executed following his conviction for the murders of two individuals outside a bar in Jacksonville. This execution is notable as it marks the 26th execution in the U.S. this year and is part of a rising trend in capital punishment across the country, with Florida set to conduct its eighth execution for the year. As the execution date approaches, legal appeals to halt the process have been filed, including a last-minute petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. The rising number of executions has raised concerns about the legal complexities surrounding capital punishment in Florida, especially considering the history of abusive reform schools contributing to many individuals ending up on death row.