Florida is the only state in the nation that does not require a unanimous...

Florida is the only state in the nation that does not require a unanimous jury verdict in determining whether a case qualifies for the death penalty.
The Florida House of Representatives voted to leave in place the current policy, ignoring an opinion last year by Florida Supreme Court justices that urged the Legislature to revamp Florida's death penalty policy.
Rep. Jack Seiler, D-Wilton Manors, is a death penalty supporter who sought the changes. But his efforts failed when representatives passed a resolution reinstating Florida's current policy that allows a simple majority vote for a jury to recommend a death sentence.
The Florida Supreme Court, in a strongly worded opinion last year, indicated that the Legislature should reconsider the system because it may be in violation of opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court.