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02/26/15: Statement Regarding Death at Apalachee C.I.

“In the morning hours of February 26 at Apalachee Correctional Institution, inmate Jeremy Smith died after being involved in an apparent assault by another inmate. Following this incident, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was notified and has become the lead investigatory authority in this case.
02/24/15: Walton Correctional Institution Collaborates with Local Partners to Focus on Re-Entry

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Corrections’ Walton Correctional Institution, in partnership with the Walton County Tax Collector’s Office, Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), Goodwill Industries and Northwest Florida State College hosted its bi-annual re-entry seminar on Friday, February 13.
02/23/15: Florida Department of Corrections Announces Intention to Re-bid Health Care Contracts

TALLAHASSEE– The Florida Department of Corrections today announced the intention to release an invitation to negotiate (ITN) for the Department’s health care services prior to the beginning of 2016.
02/17/15: DOC Participates in a WorkSource Hiring Event

Perry, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be participating in a recruitment event hosted by WorkSource North Florida at Taylor Technical Institute this Friday.
02/17/15: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: North Escambia: Century Correctional Builds Picnic Tables for Local School at $5k Savings
02/16/15: Martin Correctional Institution Inmate Veterans Program Honors Korean War Veteran

TALLAHASSEE– The Inmate Veteran Program at Martin Correctional Institution today honored Walter J. Thomas, retired Staff Sergeant with the United States Air Force. The Inmate Veteran Honor Guard will present Mr. Thomas with flags from the veteran program.
02/16/15: DOC Partners with National Guard to Hire Veterans and Military Personnel

Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections values our nation’s veterans and military personnel. Through a partnership with the National Guard, the Department is actively recruiting veterans and military personnel to join the Department in our mission to provide care and custody for our inmates, and ensure the safety and security of Florida families.
02/09/15: 16th HART Graduation to Be Held at Wakulla Work Camp

Media are invited to the 16th HART Graduation ceremony. The Heartworm Assistance Rehabilitation Training (HART) program brings together dogs that have tested positive for canine heart worms from Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center with inmates from Wakulla Correctional Institution, who obedience-train them while being treated.
02/09/15: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Miami Herald: Letters to the Editor:
Let DOC's Jones Work
02/06/15: CARE Graduation to be held at Baker Correctional Institution Work Camp

Media are invited to the graduation of the prison Canine Assist with Re-Entry (CARE) program. CARE dogs spend nine weeks at Baker Correctional Institution Work Camp being trained by an inmate so they can sit, stay, come and walk by your side without pulling on the leash.
02/05/15: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: North Escambia: Five Questions for Florida DOC Secretary Julie Jones
02/04/15: Secretary's (Budget) Speaking Points
01/29/15: Department of Corrections Employees Win Six Prudential Productivity Awards

TALLAHASSEE– The Florida Department of Corrections applauds our employees whose efforts to create efficient, innovative and fiscally responsible programs and initiatives have won seven 2015 Prudential Productivity Awards.
01/28/15: Governor Scott’s “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” Budget Reduces Recidivism, Increases Safety and Security for Florida Communities

TALLAHASSEE– The Florida Department of Corrections today highlighted Governor Rick Scott’s proposed “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” budget which recommends $51.2 million over the current year budget for investments in areas critical to the Department’s mission.
01/14/15: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Washington County News: Top Dogs: K-9 teams at the ready to protect and serve

HOLMES AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES - With around 74 activations or deployments in 2014, including separate calls that resulted in the local recovery of two escaped inmates and one fugitive, it can be argued that Holmes and Washington County's Department of Corrections K-9 Units are unsung heroes of public safety.
01/09/15: “Prison Pals N Pups” Graduation Ceremony to Be Held at Tomoka Correctional Institution Work Camp

Media are invited to the Prison Pals N Pups graduation ceremony. The Prison Pals N Pups program brings together rescue dogs from the Halifax Humane Society with inmates from Tomoka Correctional Institution Work Camp, who obedience-train them.
01/05/15: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Pensacola Today: Veterans Dorm gives inmates a fighting chance at change

Brian Robinson is trained to fight for his country. A soldier in the U.S. Army, he served two combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan…
The 29-year-old veteran staff sergeant now faces a different kind of fight — the uphill climb to rebuild his life after he serves time as a sex offender.
12/30/14: 37th DAWGS In Prison Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the graduation of the Developing Adoptable Dogs with Good Sociability (DAWGS) program. The DAWGS program brings together shelter dogs from the St. Joseph Bay Human Society in Port St. Joe with inmates from Gulf Forestry Camp, who obedience-train them.
11/05/14: Florida Department of Corrections K-9 Units Play Important Role in Keeping Florida Safe

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – This past weekend, Florida Department of Corrections K-9 Units were activated to assist law enforcement in the apprehension of a fleeing suspect and to locate a missing elderly woman.
10/29/14: Department of Corrections K-9 Units Assist in Locating Missing Baker County Child

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Department of Corrections (DOC) joined 10 other agencies in the search for a missing 8-year-old Baker County child with autism. The child was successfully located last Monday.
10/13/14: Department of Corrections Takes Unprecedented Steps to Ensure Safer Practices and Policies are in Place

Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Mike Crews today announced unprecedented steps to ensure safer practices and policies are in place. In the coming weeks, the Association of State Corrections Administrators (ASCA) will review the Department’s policies, rules and procedures.
10/10/14: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT | Miami Herald Editorial Omits Corrections’ Reforms

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Miami Herald referred to the Florida Department of Corrections reforms as “cosmetic changes.” We take this opportunity to set the record straight:
09/09/14: DOC Launches Transparency Database of Inmate Deaths

Today, Secretary Mike Crews announced the Department’s transparency database is live. The website allows users to search by facility, view the status of each investigation and manner of death, and includes the summary reports on 2014 closed, non-natural death investigations (when) conducted by the department’s Office of Inspector General.
09/05/14: Secretary Crews Releases New Disciplinary Policy to Increase Employee Accountability

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Secretary Mike Crews released a memo to all department employees that outlined the Department’s revised disciplinary policies. Amending this employee discipline policy was one of several reforms announced by Secretary Crews last month.
08/20/14: Sec. Crews: “Everything we do is moving us down a path toward safer facilities and a safer Florida“

MIAMI, Fla. – Today, Department of Corrections Secretary Mike Crews announced system-wide reforms in four areas. Click the heading to read more.
06/13/14: Department of Corrections Announces Comprehensive Review of Procedures Related to Inmates with Mental Health Conditions

Secretary Michael Crews announced today that he has directed Dr. Dean Aufderheide, Director of Mental Health Services, and James Upchurch, Assistant Secretary of Institutions, to conduct a comprehensive review of all Department policies related to the care of inmates with mental health conditions.

Have You Seen Me?

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Abel Mato

Absconded from Hillsborough on 02/28/13. Convicted of sexual battery by adult/victim less than 12 (attempt)
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Eduard Galego

Absconded from Dade on 05/13/13. Convicted of sexual battery with a weapon or force
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Ethran Alphonso Roberson

Absconded from Leon on 11/11/11. Convicted of sexual batter/injury not likely
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James Spears

Absconded from Manatee 08/22/12. Convicted of adult sex with 16-17 year old
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Jean Saintil

Absconded from Dade 02/20/14. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Adult/victim less than 12 (attempt) 2 counts, Lewd and Lascivious Molest vic less than 12
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Oscar Buckless

Absconded from Dade County 08/27/13. Convicted of Domestic Battery Strangulation, False Imprisonment and Tamper with Witness
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Luis Andujal

Absconded from Duval County 05/16/14. Convicted of Sexual Battery injury not likely (attempt), Sex Offender not notify Sheriff
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Walter Whittington

Absconded from Clay County 3/25/13. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Sex Battery by Adult/ victim less than 12 (attempted)
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Gerald Bell

Absconded from Volusia County 7/23/12. Convicted of False imprisonment of minor and Aggravated Assault
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Joshua Rosado

Absconded from Orange County 11/4/11. Convicted of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation (victim under 12 YO)
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Rafaelito Rivera

Absconded from 7/29/11. Convicted of Failing to Register as a Sexual Predator
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Angel De La Puente

Absconded from Broward County 2/3/12. Convicted of Lewd and Lascivious Battery (victim 12-15 YO)
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James Devine

Absconded from Hillsborough County 3/22/12. Convicted of Possession of Photo Showing a Child Sexual Performance
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Nathaniel Pierre

Absconded from Miami-Dade County 2/16/12. Convicted of Lewd and Lascivious Battery (victim 12-15 YO)
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Dante Isasi

Absconded from Dade County 06/26/07. Convicted of Sexual Battery/Physically Helpless
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Leonardo Balavat

Absconded from Orange 1/25/00. Convicted of Lewd and Lascivious Assault (victim under 16 YO)
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Albert Gonzalez

Absconded from Hillsborough County 02/07/06. Convicted of Lewd and Lascivious Battery victim 12-15 YO
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Xavier Eccleston

Absconded from Lake County 2/25/13. Convicted of Possesion of Photo Etc Child Sexual Performance
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Lino Gonzalez

Absconded from Broward County 04/29/14. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Adult/victim less than 12 (attempt) 4 counts
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Robert Evans

Absconded from Suwanne County 03/31/09. Convicted of Lewd and Lascivious Assault (victim under 16 YO)
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Ricardo Banos Diaz

Absconded from Miame-Dade County 07/02/12. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Adult/Victim Less than 12 YO (attempted) and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation Victim Less than 12 YO (Attempt)
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Phillip Stewart

Absconded from Osceola County 11/30/07. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Adult/Victim Less than 12 YO (attempted) and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation Victim Less than 16 YO
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Roberto Hechavarria

Absconded from Dade County 03/03/11. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Adult/victim less than 12 (attempt) 6 counts
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Gary Howard

Absconded from Pinellas County 09/29/10. Convicted of Possession of Photo etc. Child Sex Performance, 22 counts
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Eugene Witherspoon

Absconded from Dade County 09/01/14. Burglary Assault, Child Abuse, Petit Theft
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Angel Rodriguez

Absconded from Orange County 05/21/14. 2 counts Lewd & Lascivious Molestation v12-15 off<18, 2 counts Video Voyeurism, 2 counts Use of Child, Sex photo etc.
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Francios Sejour

Absconded from Highlands County 01/11/12. Sexual Battery by Adult/victim less than 12
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Michael Myers

Absconded from Dade County 03/06/14. Sex Battery w/ weapon or force
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Jeffrey McLain aka Jeffrey Rainey

Absconded from Orange County 08/18/14. Adult sex w /16-17 yr old
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Raymond Kacafirek

Absconded from Marion County 05/26/04. Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault child under 16, Sexual Battery by Adult victim less than 12 years old
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Roy Leija

Absconded from Hillsborough County 03/07/00. Sexual Battery by Adult/victim less than 12 (attempt), Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault child under 16
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Kevin Homans

Absconded from Pinellas County 05/08/01. Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault of a child under 16
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Javier Chona

Absconded from Orange County 03/21/05. Indecent Assault of a child under 16
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Walter Christian

Absconded from Palm Beach County 02/27/95. Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault of a child under 16
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Hewart Bennett

Absconded from Broward County 08/18/05. Internet/F.S. 794, 800, 827
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Lorrimer Faren

Absconded from Pinellas County 09/04/97. Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault of a child under 16
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Brian Grant

Absconded from Broward County 01/12/98. False Imprisonment, Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault of a child under 16
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Norman Lindo

Absconded from Hillsborough County 04/19/95. Sex Battery/Injury not likely
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Dustin Macon

Absconded from Monroe County 10/09/98. Lewd and Lascivious Indecent Assault of a child under 16 (attempt)
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Lavel Martin

Absconded from Hillsborough County 10/18/00. Adult sex with w/16-17 yr old

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Will You Adopt Me?

Dog Name: Amber

Breed: Pug mix

Sex: Female

Age: 5 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152872 weight 15 lbs
Dog Name: Aspen

Breed: Border Collie

Sex: Female

Age: 5 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152011 weight 39 lbs
Dog Name: Darcy

Breed: Gordon Setter mix

Sex: Female

Age: 2 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152929 weight 53 lbs
Dog Name: Fletcher

Breed: Flat Coat Retriever

Sex: Male

Age: 3 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152928 weight 61 lbs
Dog Name: Julie

Breed: Labrador Retriever

Sex: Female

Age: 6 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152700 weight 63 lbs
Dog Name: Piper

Breed: Black Mouth Cur

Sex: Female

Age: 3 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152552 weight 45 lbs
Dog Name: Slim

Breed: Miniature Pinscher

Sex: Male

Age: 6 years

Date Available: 2/12/2015

Program: HART – Wakulla CI

Cost: $150.

Comments: Shelter #A152796 weight 12 lbs
Dog Name: Nos

Breed: Welsh Corgi Pem/Dachshund

Sex: Male

Age: 11 months

Date Available: 3/13/2015

Program: Paws on Parole – Gainesville WC

Cost: $30

Comments: Graduation schedule for 3-13-2015
Dog Name: Porche

Breed: Dogo Argentino/Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 1 year

Date Available: 3/13/2015

Program: Paws on Parole – Gainesville WC

Cost: $30

Comments: Graduation schedule for 3-13-2015
Dog Name: Roman

Breed: Beagle/Mix

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Yr 6 Months

Date Available: 3/13/2015

Program: Paws on Parole – Gainesville WC

Cost: $30

Comments: Graduation schedule for 3-13-2015
Dog Name: Turbo

Breed: Labrador Retr

Sex: Male

Age: 2 Years

Date Available: 3/13/2015

Program: Paws on Parole – Gainesville WC

Cost: $30

Comments: Graduation schedule for 3-13-2015
Dog Name: Viper

Breed: Labrador Retr/Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 1 year

Date Available: 3/13/2015

Program: Paws on Parole – Gainesville WC

Cost: $30

Comments: Graduation schedule for 3-13-2015
Dog Name: Axle

Breed: Dogo Argentino

Sex: Male

Age: 3 yrs

Date Available: 3/13/2015

Program: Paws on Parole – Gainesville WC

Cost: $30

Comments: Graduation is schedule for 3-13-2015.
Dog Name: Anchors

Breed: Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 3 years old

Date Available: 9/15/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Cost: $200

Comments: Walton CI - REACH Program - Available Now
Dog Name: Buford

Breed: Beagle

Sex: Male

Age: 5 years old

Date Available: 9/15/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Cost: $200

Comments: Walton CI - REACH Program - Available Now
Dog Name: Quincy

Breed: mix

Sex: Male

Age: 2 years old

Date Available: 9/15/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Cost: $200

Comments: Walton CI - REACH program
Dog Name: Sansa

Breed: Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 3 years old

Date Available: 9/15/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Cost: $200

Comments: Walton CI REACH Program
Dog Name: Tara

Breed: Schnauzer/Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 3 years old

Date Available: 9/15/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Cost: $200

Comments: Walton CI - REACH Program
Dog Name: Vance

Breed: Chihuahua/Jack Russell

Sex: Male

Age: 1 1/2 years old

Date Available: 9/15/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Cost: $200

Comments: Walton CI REACH Program - Available Now
Dog Name: Pearl

Breed: American Pit Mix

Sex: Female

Age: 1 1/2 years old

Date Available: 11/7/2014

Program: Rock Hounds - Union CI

Cost: Pearl is a sponsored dog so her adoption fee has been wavied

Comments: Union CI - ROCK Hounds - A little shy but warms up quickly, she loves to play ball and soak in the water.
Dog Name: Sparkle

Breed: Amer bull/ mix

Sex: Male

Age: 2yrs

Date Available: 1/9/2015

Program: Rock Hounds - Union CI

Cost: 50.00

Comments: Sparkle is a girl with energy she could keep the kiddos going for hours. She is very excited to be around people. She bring a smile to eveyones face.
Dog Name: Bandy

Breed: American bull terrier mix

Sex: Female

Age: 3yr2mths

Date Available: 1/23/2015

Program: Rock Hounds - Union CI

Cost: 50.00

Comments: Brandy is a sweety, she is very shy but we are working on bringing her out of she shell. She loves to play with the other dogs.
Dog Name: Rocky

Breed: Labrador

Sex: Male

Age: 1 year 6 mths

Date Available: 1/23/2015

Program: Rock Hounds - Union CI

Cost: 50.00
Dog Name: Vixen

Breed: Lab/terrier mix

Sex: Female

Age: 1 YR OLD

Date Available: 12/18/2014

Program: WOOF - Lowell CI

Cost: $85
Dog Name: Ana

Sex: Female

Date Available: 10/28/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Comments: Ana is very calm, affectionate and loves to cuddle. Ready for her new forever home.
Dog Name: Ana

Sex: Female

Date Available: 1/28/2015

Program: REACH - Walton CI
Dog Name: Catalina

Sex: Female

Date Available: 10/28/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Comments: Catalina is very playful, lovable and full of energy. Plays well with other dogs and people.
Dog Name: Sansa

Sex: Female

Date Available: 10/28/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Comments: Loving, friendly and super smart. Always happy to please her trainer.
Dog Name: Santana

Sex: Male

Date Available: 10/28/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Comments: Very loving though a little shy. Loves attention and is a cuddler.
Dog Name: Spencer

Sex: Male

Date Available: 10/28/2014

Program: REACH - Walton CI

Comments: Happy dog who loves attention. Good with people, easy going and good tempered.
Dog Name: Comet

Breed: terrier/hound mix

Sex: Male

Age: 9 mths

Date Available: 12/18/2014

Program: WOOF - Lowell CI

Cost: $85

Comments: Good with children over 10 Good with other dogs

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