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01/10/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduation at Gulf Forestry Camp

Media are invited to the 50th 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.
01/04/17: FDC Celebrates Dog Program Graduates 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 for obedience-training. Graduating dogs earn the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate and are crate trained, housebroken, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and micro-chipped…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: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Liberty Correctional Institution

BONIFAY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Liberty Correctional Institution …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.
11/30/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Holmes Correctional Institution

BONIFAY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Holmes Correctional Institution …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.
11/15/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at New River Correctional Institution

RAIFORD, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a job fair at New River Correctional Institution in preparation for the facility’s opening…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.
11/01/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution

MILTON, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution…Read more.
11/01/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Gulf Correctional Institution

WEWAHITCHKA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Gulf Correctional Institution…Read more.
11/01/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Apalachee Correctional Institution

SNEADS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Apalachee Correctional Institution…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.
10/12/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Walton Correctional Institution

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Walton Correctional Institution…Read more.
10/10/16: 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.
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.
10/05/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Okaloosa Correctional Institution

Crestview, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Okaloosa Correctional Institution. FDC is seeking qualified individuals to join our agency…Read more.
10/05/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Jefferson Correctional Institution

Monticello, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Jefferson Correctional Institution. FDC is seeking qualified individuals to join our agency…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.
10/03/16: FDC Hosts Job and Resource Fair for Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds

Longwood, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections is hosting a Job and Resource fair in Seminole County for individuals with criminal backgrounds…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.
09/28/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Wakulla Correctional Institution

Crawfordville, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Wakulla Correctional Institution …Read more.
09/28/16: Florida Department of Corrections to Host Hiring Event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution

MILTON, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution …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
09/22/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Event

Jasper, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be hosting a job fair at Hamilton Correctional Institution.…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
09/21/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Event

Bonifay, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be hosting a job fair at Holmes Correctional Institution…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
09/15/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Event

Blountstown, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be hosting a job fair at Calhoun Correctional Institution…more
09/13/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Event

Jasper, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be hosting a job fair at Hamilton Correctional Institution…more
09/13/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Event

CHIPLEY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be hosting a recruitment event at Northwest Florida Reception Center…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
09/10/16: Visitation Cancelled at Mayo Correctional Institution this Weekend

MAYO, Fla. –The Florida Department of Corrections today announced the cancellation of weekend visitation at Mayo Correctional Institution for Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 2016. Visitors are advised to check the Department’s website for future updates. ...more
09/09/16: Visitation Cancelled at Holmes Correctional Institution and Gulf Correctional Institution Annex this Weekend

TALLAHASSEE –The Florida Department of Corrections today announced the cancellation of weekend visitation at Holmes Correctional Institution and Gulf Correctional Institution Annex for...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
08/16/16: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Job Fair

MIAMI, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections will be hosting a recruitment event at Everglades Correctional Institution. ...more

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