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A man sentenced to death for a 1990 double murder was executed in Florida on Tuesday, marking the state’s 13th execution this year and surpassing its previous annual record.

Victor Tony Jones, 64, was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 6:13 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke, according to the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Jones woke at 4:30 a.m. and later met with a spiritual advisor, officials said. He had no other visitors during the day. Prison officials said he remained compliant and chose a final meal of fried chicken, collard greens and sweet tea.

He was asked if he had a final statement and said, "No, sir," DeSantis spokesperson Alex Lanfranconi told The Associated Press. The spokesperson also said there

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