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06/27/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Hernando CI

Media are invited to the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Heel to Heal program. This program brings together shelter dogs from the Hernando County Animal Services and inmates from Hernando Correctional Institution for obedience training…Read more.
06/26/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the graduation ceremony of the Developing Adoptable Dogs with Good Sociability (DAWGS) in Prison program. This program brings together shelter dogs from the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society in Port St. Joe and inmates from Gulf Forestry Camp for obedience-training…Read more.
06/23/17: Correctional Staff Arrested Following OIG Investigation

LIVE OAK, Fla. – Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Mattie Hooker today following an OIG criminal investigation…Read more.
06/21/17: FDC, Florida Gateway College Host Second Chance Pell Pilot Program Open House

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and Florida Gateway College hosted an open house for the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program. FDC was selected by the United States Department of Education as one of 67 sites in the nation for the inmate education program…Read more.
06/21/17: Statement Regarding Gulf C.I. Annex

On Wednesday morning at approximately 8:15 a.m. EST, there was an incident involving multiple dorms at Gulf Correctional Institution Annex. Due to the quick and effective response of institutional staff and special response teams, the situation was quickly brought under control and resolved within a half hour…Read more.
06/19/17: Correctional Staff Arrested Following OIG Investigation

BONIFAY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Food Service Worker Ashley Weeks last week following an OIG criminal investigation…Read more.
06/19/17: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Columbia Correctional Institution

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Columbia Correctional Institution…Read more.
06/16/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

JASPER, Fla. – Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Correctional Officer Dakota Davis was arrested today following an FDC Office of the Inspector General criminal investigation…Read more.
06/15/17: FDC, Florida Gateway College to Host Open House for Second Chance Pell Pilot Program at Columbia CI

Florida Gateway College and the Florida Department of Corrections were selected by the United States Department of Education as one of 67 sites for the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program…Read more.
06/15/17: FDC Applauds Governor Scott, Legislature for Unanimous Passage of HB 1201, HB 1203 and HB 7091

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) applauds Governor Rick Scott’s signing and the Florida Legislature’s unanimous passage of the Department’s legislative policy package for the 2017 Regular Session…Read more.
06/14/17: FDC HIPAA Notice - Glades Correctional Institution

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On March 16, 2017, x-ray reports and films of 80 inmates housed at Glades Correctional Institution from 1990-2008 were discovered to have been donated by…Read more.
06/14/17: Former Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

JASPER, Fla. –On June 13, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General arrested former correctional officer Melanie Beck following an OIG criminal investigation…Read more.
06/12/17: Former Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

STARKE, Fla. –On June 10, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General arrested former correctional officer Brian Blackshear following an OIG criminal investigation…Read more.
06/05/17: Inmate Arrested After Assaulting Officer at Cross City Correctional Institution

CROSS CITY, Fla. – On June 2, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General arrested Inmate Adam Croft (H41951) at Cross City Correctional Institution for attempting to throw a correctional officer over a balcony…Read more.
06/05/17: Florida Department of Corrections Launches Compass 100

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Division of Development: Improvement and Readiness is proud to announce the statewide launch and implementation of Compass 100…Read more.
06/01/17: FDC Receives American Psychological Association Re-Accreditation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is proud to announce the re-accreditation of the Office of Health Services Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA)…Read more.
05/18/17: Correctional Officers Arrested Following OIG Investigation

BRISTOL, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General requested arrest warrants for Correctional Captain Steven Cloud and Correctional Sergeant William Davis yesterday following an OIG criminal investigation…Read more.
05/17/17: Florida Department of Corrections Honors Fallen Officers and Employees *Photo Release*

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. – Today, Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)’ Secretary Julies Jones and Department Leadership honored fallen correctional officers and employees during the Department’s annual wreath laying ceremony at Wakulla Correctional Institution.…Read more.
05/15/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

SANDERSON, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Lola Ann Rivera today following an OIG criminal investigation. Rivera has been charged with sexual misconduct.…Read more.
05/15/17: Florida Department of Corrections to Honor Fallen Officers at Wakulla CI

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. – Florida Department of Corrections’ Secretary Julie Jones and Department leadership will honor fallen correctional officers and employees during the Department’s annual wreath laying ceremony at Wakulla Correctional Institution.…Read more.
05/05/17: Governor Rick Scott Proclaims Florida Correctional Employees Week

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott proclaimed the week of May 7-13, 2017, as Florida Correctional Employees Week. …Read more.
05/04/17: Statement Regarding Century CI and Dade CI Captures

CENTURY, Fla – On May 3, Inmate Richard Ethridge, Century CI, left his community work detail without authorization from staff...
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Inmate Marv Hubbard, Dade CI, left his community work detail without authorization from staff...
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05/03/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the Hardee Hero Hounds graduation ceremony. The Hardee Hero Hounds program brings together retired racing greyhounds from the Greyhound Advancement Center with inmates from Hardee Correctional Institution for an 8-10 week training regimen…Read more.
05/03/17: Correctional Sergeant Arrested Following OIG Investigation

BONIFAY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested former Correctional Sergeant Laura Huckaby yesterday following an OIG criminal investigation. Huckaby has been charged with sexual misconduct and introduction of contraband…Read more.
05/01/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the 52nd graduation ceremony of the Developing Adoptable Dogs with Good Sociability (DAWGS) in Prison program. This program brings together shelter dogs from the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society in Port St. Joe and inmates from Gulf Forestry Camp for obedience-training…Read more.
05/01/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

OCALA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Masana Henderson today following an OIG criminal investigation. Henderson has been charged with bribery, introduction of contraband and official misconduct…Read more.
03/16/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

CHIPLEY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Gregory McIntyre today following an OIG criminal investigation. McIntyre has been charged with malicious battery and falsifying records…Read more.
04/05/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduates at Tomoka CI

Media are invited to the Prison Pups N Pals graduation ceremony. The Prison Pups N Pals program brings together rescue dogs from the Halifax Humane Society and inmates from Tomoka Correctional Institution Work Camp for obedience training. …Read more.
03/16/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

INDIANTOWN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer India Oatts yesterday following an OIG criminal investigation. Oatts has been charged with malicious battery of an inmate and falsifying records…Read more.
03/10/17: Correctional Officer Criminally Charged Following OIG Investigation

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) criminally charged Correctional Officer Robert Sadusk this week following an OIG criminal investigation. Sadusk has been charged with bribery and unlawful use of a two-way communication device…Read more.
03/01/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

LIVE OAK, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Shelia Hampton today following an OIG criminal investigation. Fleming has been charged with official misconduct, introduction of contraband and unlawful compensation…Read more.
02/23/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

LIVE OAK, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Thomas Petersen today following an OIG criminal investigation. Petersen has been charged with abuse of an elderly or disabled adult…Read more.
02/22/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Central Florida Reception Center

Media are invited to the graduation ceremony of Paws for Veterans. The Florida Department of Corrections partners with Paws for Veterans for a program that allows inmates to train dogs for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…Read more.
02/22/17: FDC Celebrates Graduation of Hardee Hero Hounds at Hardee CI

Media are invited to the Hardee Hero Hounds graduation ceremony. The Hardee Hero Hounds program brings together retired racing greyhounds from the Greyhound Advancement Center with inmates from Hardee Correctional Institution for an 8-10 week training regimen…Read more.
02/08/17: Correctional Sergeant Arrested Following OIG Investigation

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Sergeant Walter Roach today following an OIG criminal investigation. Roach has been charged with official misconduct, unlawful compensation and introduction of contraband…Read more.
02/08/17: Correctional Sergeant Arrested Following OIG Investigation

OCALA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Sergeant David Dale today following an OIG criminal investigation. Dale has been charged with sexual misconduct…Read more.
02/07/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the Teaching Animals and Inmates Life Skills (TAILS) graduation ceremony. This program brings together shelter dogs from the nonprofit Pit Sisters and inmates from Baker Correctional Institution Work Camp for obedience training…Read more.
02/02/17: Correctional Staff Arrested Following OIG Investigation

INDIANTOWN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Food Service Worker Twanazza Benjamin today following an OIG criminal investigation. Benjamin has been charged with introduction of contraband…Read more.
01/31/17: Governor Scott’s “Fighting for Florida’s Future” Budget Fights to Ensure Continued Safety in Prisons and Communities

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) today highlighted Governor Rick Scott’s “Fighting for Florida’s Future” Budget, which recommends an additional $127 million, for a total of $2.5 billion, to the Department to provide mission critical resources…Read more.
01/31/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the Prison Pups N Pals graduation ceremony. The Prison Pups N Pals program brings together rescue dogs from the Halifax Humane Society and inmates from Tomoka Correctional Institution Work Camp for obedience training…Read more.
01/30/17: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Columbia Correctional Institution

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Columbia Correctional Institution. …Read more.
01/30/17: Florida Department of Corrections Works to Prevent Human Trafficking

TALLAHASSEE– In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Corrections joins in the state’s efforts to combat this horrible crime and highlights the Department’s measures to fight human trafficking in communities throughout the state…Read more.
01/03/17: Correctional Officer Arrested Following OIG Investigation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Correctional Officer Erika Koger was arrested following an OIG criminal investigation. Koger has been charged with official misconduct, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and perjury…Read more.
12/23/16: Statement Regarding NWFRC Disturbance

During the morning meal, there was a disturbance involving a number of inmates in the dining hall at Northwest Florida Reception Center. Due to the quick response of the institution response team, the situation was quickly and effectively resolved…Read more.
12/14/16: FDC Celebrates Graduation of Hardee Hero Hounds at Hardee CI

Media are invited to the Hardee Hero Hounds graduation ceremony. The Hardee Hero Hounds program brings together retired racing greyhounds from the Greyhound Advancement Center with inmates from Hardee Correctional Institution for an 8-10 week training regimen…Read more.
12/07/16: FDC Celebrates 75 Years of Providing Community Supervision

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of Community Corrections are proud to celebrate 75 years of providing community supervision in Florida…Read more.
11/29/16: Statement Regarding Franklin Correctional Institution Disturbance

Early Tuesday morning, there was a disturbance involving a number of inmates in a dorm at Franklin Correctional Institution. Due to the deployment of regional FDC response teams, the situation was quickly and effectively resolved and resulted in no injuries to staff or inmates…Read more.
11/28/16: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduates at Tomoka CI

Media are invited to the Prison Pups N Pals graduation ceremony. The Prison Pups N Pals program brings together rescue dogs from the Halifax Humane Society and inmates from Tomoka Correctional Institution Work Camp for obedience training…Read more.
11/22/16: Florida Department of Corrections K9 Programs Improve Lives

TALLAHASSEE –The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the proud host of 21 Dog Obedience Programs throughout Florida. These programs pair inmates with dogs from local shelters and animal services agencies to prepare dogs for adoption and specialized skills training to become service animals…Read more.
11/10/16: Florida Department of Corrections Proudly Supports America’s Veterans

TALLAHASSEE –The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is proud to recruit, employ and support our nation’s veterans and military personnel. “We proudly support the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary Julie Jones. “Their courageous sacrifice ensures the safety of all Americans and we welcome the training and skills provided by those who have served to our Department.”…Read more.
11/10/16: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduates at Baker CI

Media are invited to the Teaching Animals and Inmates Life Skills (TAILS) graduation ceremony. The TAILS program brings together rescue dogs from the nonprofit Pit Sisters with inmates from Baker Correctional Institution Work Camp for obedience training.…Read more.
10/28/16: Florida Department of Corrections Focused on Public Safety and Offender Supervision During Halloween

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On October 31, Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) probation officers will work together with local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to ensure sex offenders under felony supervision do not partake in any Halloween-related activities involving minors…Read more.
10/20/16: Setting the Record Straight: POLITICO Publishes Accusations of Private Vendor, Ignores Data and Budget Facts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – POLITICO’s recent reporting on the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) falsely accuses the Department with providing misleading budget information and data. In response to an expiring contract, that had no available to extension options, FDC was required to rebid the contract and issued a request for proposal…Read more.
10/20/16: Statement Regarding Polk County Incident

Today, an inmate escaped Department custody while assigned to a work squad supporting Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) operations. At approximately 1:53 p.m., local law enforcement stopped the vehicle in Pinellas County. Though he initially attempted to flee on foot, the inmate surrendered peacefully…Read more.
10/06/16: FDC Prepares for Potential Impact of Hurricane Matthew, Cancels Visitation

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is currently preparing for the potential landfall of Hurricane Matthew. Department leadership is closely monitoring the storm to ensure the safety of the inmates, staff and communities in its path. Weekend visitation (October 8-9) will be cancelled at the following facilities…Read more.
10/05/16: FDC Celebrates Graduation of Hardee Hero Hounds at Hardee CI

Media are invited to the Hardee Hero Hounds graduation ceremony. The Hardee Hero Hounds program brings together retired racing greyhounds from the Greyhound Advancement Center with inmates from Hardee Correctional Institution for an 8-10 week training regimen. Graduating dogs are crate trained, housebroken, spayed/neutered and up-to-date on shots…Read more.
10/03/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Dog Graduation Ceremony

Brooksville, Fla. – Hernando Correctional Institution hosting Heel to Heal graduation ceremony. The Heal to Heal program brings dogs from Animal Services of Hernando County to inmates from Hernando CI for an eight week obedience training. Graduating dogs are crate trained, housebroken, spayed/neutered and updated on shots…Read more.
09/29/16: FDC Probation Office Partners with Community for Unique Offender Program

Gainesville, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections today highlights the development and implementation of a unique offender program for offenders in Alachua County…Read more.
09/26/16: Statement on Bridges of America

If you are reporting on Bridges of America, please use the following statement from Secretary Julie Jones: “Contrary to recent statements made by Bridges of America, the Department is not ending our longstanding partnership with Bridges but rather is inviting them to join with us to expand our community work release and substance abuse treatment opportunities in Orlando…more
09/21/16: FDC Implements Research-Based Programming to Reduce Recidivism

TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announced the successful completion of the Spectrum pilot project. Spectrum is the newest version of FDC’s current needs-assessment system and seeks to…more
09/20/16: Prison Pups N’ Pals Graduation to be held at Tomoka Correctional Institution

If you would like to attend, please contact the Florida Department of Corrections’ Office of Communications as soon as possible at (850) 488-0420. Attendees will need to complete and submit a …more
09/12/16: FDC Institutions Resume Normal Operations Following Disturbances

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has resumed normal operations at all institutions following disturbances reported in four North Florida institutions last week and through the weekend...more
09/09/16: Inmate Assaults Correctional Officer at Liberty Correctional Institution

BRISTOL, Fla. – An inmate assaulted a correctional officer Wednesday morning at Liberty Correctional Institution....more
09/08/16: Statement regarding Holmes Correctional Institution disturbance

Wednesday night, there was a major disturbance involving several hundred inmates housed in multiple dorms at Holmes Correctional Institution. At this time the situation has been resolved and the facility ...more
08/31/16: Pawsitive Direction Graduation to be held at Okeechobee Work Camp

Media are invited to the graduation ceremony of the Pawsitive Direction program. This program brings together shelter dogs from the Loxahatchee Animal Rescue Center and inmates from Okeechobee Work Camp ...more
08/26/16: Correctional Officer Arrested Following Florida Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General Investigation

BONIFAY, Fla. –The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) arrested Correctional Officer Jeffrey Elmore on Tuesday, August 23 following a long-term OIG criminal investigation. ...more
08/18/16: Correctional Officer Arrested Following Florida Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General Investigation

QUINCY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) today arrested former Correctional Officer Travis Hinson following an OIG criminal investigation. ...more

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