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Media Briefing Schedule for Execution of Chadwick Willacy

The Florida Department of Corrections announced a media briefing schedule for the execution of inmate Chadwick Willacy on April 21, 2026, with briefings scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and immediately following the 6 p.m. execution at Florida State Prison in Raiford. The execution was subsequently confirmed as carried out at 6:15 PM EST. Media were directed to a staging area across from the prison for updates.

Willacy v. State - Public Records Denial and Habeas Corpus Petition

The Florida Supreme Court denied Chadwick Willacy's petition for writ of habeas corpus and treated his appeal of denied public records requests under rule 3.852 as a petition under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.142(c), denying it. The court dismissed his appeal from the order denying his motion for extension of time to file a successive postconviction motion. Governor DeSantis signed Willacy's death warrant on March 13, 2026, with execution scheduled for April 21, 2026.

Media Briefing Schedule for Chadwick Willacy Execution

The Florida Department of Corrections has published a media briefing schedule in advance of the execution of Chadwick Willacy. The announcement provides logistical information for media organizations seeking to cover the execution. This document does not create regulatory obligations or modify existing procedures.