FDC Press Releases and Announcements

01/30/23 Veterans Treatment Court Visits Union Correctional Institution
01/26/23 Visitor Sentenced to Prison Following Arrest for Introduction of Contraband
01/18/23 FDC In The News: Florida Prison Solitary Confinement Challenge Ends
01/13/23 FDC In The News: Orange County inmates train greyhounds to become companion pets
01/12/23 Florida Department of Corrections Compensated for Legal Costs in Activists’ Failed Attempt to Disrupt Restrictive Housing
01/11/23 Media Invitation to Hounds with Hearts K-9 Graduation at Orlando-Area Correctional Institution
01/09/23 FDC In The News: Florida’s Pre-Release Hiring Events
12/30/22 FDC Celebrates Unprecedented Year of Success, Innovation and Support
12/16/22 Media Invitation to Prison Fellowship Event at Everglades Correctional Institution
12/16/22 Visitor Arrested with Hidden Narcotics
12/09/22 FDC In The News: Inmates Speak to Program Success
12/09/22 FDC In The News: Polk Profile - Ray Childs Works His Way Through Department of Corrections
12/08/22 FDC Inmates Graduate with Associates Degrees
12/06/22 Media Invitation to Inmate College Graduation
12/06/22 FDC Invites Media to Re-Entry Graduation
12/05/22 Weekend Visitation Canceled at Calhoun Correctional Institution
12/05/22 FDC Launches Rapid ID Program
12/01/22 FDC Announces Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence Appointments
11/18/22 Florida Department of Corrections Leaders Assume National Roles in the American Correctional Association
11/16/22 FDC Celebrates Success of Inaugural Statewide Inmate Culinary Competition
11/14/22 Weekend Visitation Announcement
11/10/22 FDC Prepares for Hurricane Nicole, Announces Evacuations
11/09/22 Weekend Visitation Canceled at all FDC Institutions
11/08/22 FDC Prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole, Announces Evacuations
11/08/22 Thursday & Friday Visitation Canceled at FDC Incentivized Facilities
11/08/22 Attack On FDC Officer Leads to Arrest of Inmate
11/02/22 Attack On FDC Officer Leads to Same Day Inmate Arrest
10/28/22 Media Invitation to Statewide Inmate Culinary Competition
10/27/22 FDC In The News: Lowell Correctional launches program to better support pregnant, postpartum incarcerated women
10/26/22 FDC Launched First Lactation Program at Lowell CI
10/24/22 Jackson CI Hosts Trunk or Treat
10/21/22 FDC In The News: Santa Rosa County Correctional Facility inmates train to become truck drivers
10/14/22 Weekend Visitation Announcement
10/10/22 ICYMI: Governor's Press Office: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery
10/07/22 Weekend Visitation Announcement
10/05/22 Hurricane Ian Update: Wednesday, October 5
10/05/22 ICYMI: Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
10/04/22 ICYMI: Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
10/04/22 Weekend Visitation Canceled at all FDC Institutions
10/03/22 ICYMI: Updates on Recovery Efforts in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Following Hurricane Ian
10/03/22 Hurricane Ian Update: Probation Information and Office Closures
09/30/22 ICYMI: Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
09/30/22 Hurricane Ian Update: Friday, September 30
09/30/22 Scanned Mail Processing Center Reopens After Hurricane Ian
09/30/22 Hurricane Ian Update: Probation Information and Office Closures
09/29/22 ICYMI: Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian
09/29/22 Hurricane Ian Update: Probation Information and Office Closures
09/29/22 Hurricane Ian Update: FDC provides update
09/28/22 Hurricane Ian Update: FDC announces preparation steps and evacuations
09/27/22 Scanned Mail Processing Center Closing for Hurricane Ian
09/27/22 Hurricane Ian Office Closures: Wednesday, September 28
09/27/22 Weekend Visitation Canceled at all FDC Institutions
09/26/22 Hurricane Ian Office Closures: Tuesday, September 27
09/26/22 Thursday Visitation Canceled at FDC Incentivized Facilities
09/26/22 FDC Prepares for Hurricane Ian
09/26/22 Announcement: JPay Undergoing Software Updates
09/22/22 Media Invitation to Career & Internship Fair at FSU
09/16/22 Inmate Sentenced for Assaulting FDC Staff
09/15/22 FDC Staff Collect Substantial Donation for Special Olympics Florida
09/14/22 FDC Hosts Job Fair for Offenders on Probation
09/09/22 FDC Partners with Florida National Guard to Supplement Staffing at Select Correctional Institutions
08/25/22 ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces SunPass Savings
08/22/22 FDC Encourages Visitation and Seeks to Expand Opportunities
08/19/22 Local prisons actively recruiting to bring in more correctional officers
08/16/22 Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
08/11/22 FDC Recognized Nationally for Compliance with PREA and ACA Standards
08/09/22 Statement Regarding Proposed Visitation Rule Changes
08/01/22 ICYMI: Secretary Dixon Discusses Incentivized Prisons on Capital Update
07/29/22 Media Invitation to Heel Together K-9 Graduation
07/29/22 FDC Commemorates Eighteen Inmate-Students at College Graduation
07/27/22 Retired racehorses are helping inmates build their resumes at a Marion County correctional institution
07/27/22 Miami Dade College helping empower prisoners with opportunity to earn college degree
07/26/22 Media Invitation to Equestrian Program
07/18/22 FDC Celebrates Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
07/13/22 Media Invitation to Inmate Program Graduation
07/11/22 ICYMI: Former Warren County resident receives Wainwright Scholarship
06/28/22 FDC Recognizes Fatherhood Awareness Month
06/16/22 Florida Department of Corrections Attends Veterans Florida Expo 2022
06/15/22 ICYMI: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Partners Highlight the Importance of Fatherhood with New Outreach Initiative (External Link)
06/13/22 FDC Inducts First Member to Agency Hall of Fame
06/06/22 Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Provides Unprecedented Support for Officers
05/31/22 FCJEI graduates 29 from the Senior Leadership Program
05/25/22 ICYMI: Prison programs and volunteers prepare inmates for life after lockup
05/23/22 ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program
05/20/22 FDC in the News: Inmates at Polk Correctional Institution receive diplomas, certifications
05/02/22 FDC Celebrates Correctional Employees Week
04/29/22 Statement Regarding Officer Arrests
04/22/22 FDC Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
04/22/22 Hernando Correctional Institution Population Change
04/21/22 Florida Department of Corrections Honors Fallen Officers at Wakulla CI
04/15/22 Florida Department of Corrections to Honor Fallen at Wakulla CI
04/14/22 ICYMI: Polk County Sheriff’s Office coordinates multi-agency year-long “Sex Money Murder” gang racketeering investigation; 41 charged
04/08/22 ICYMI: Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
04/06/22 Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Roadmap to Restoration Event
03/17/22 UPDATED: Inmates Evacuated from Gulf Correctional Institution Return to Facility
03/09/22 Inmates Evacuated from Gulf Correctional Institution
02/23/22 FDC In The News: Horse Capital TV highlights Lowell County Institute’s Second Chance Farm
02/19/22Statement Regarding Inmate Death
02/11/22FDC Officer Assaulted by an Inmate
02/04/22 FDC Announces Successful ACA Audit of Central Office
02/02/22 Veterans Florida: FDC SkillBridge internship trains transitioning servicemembers to enter Correctional Officer positions across Florida (External Link)
01/26/22 FDC In The News: Hometown Heroes 2022 – Perry Newspapers (External Link)
01/20/22 Inmate Sentenced to 25-years Following Assault on Staff
01/13/22 Five FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
12/29/21 FDC Celebrates Commitment to Public Safety and Innovative Programs
12/23/21 FDC Mourns Loss of Former Secretary Louie L. Wainwright
12/17/21 ICYMI: FDC Hosted Second Chance College Program Graduation
12/16/21 ICYMI: State Library of Florida Holiday Book Drive
12/16/21 FDC Implements Changes of New Routine Inmate Mail Rule
12/13/21 ICYMI: Hamilton Hounds prison dogs graduate
12/13/21 Media Invitation to Second Chance College Graduation
12/08/21 Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Recommendations Invests in Officers and Public Safety
12/07/21 ICYMI: Lawyer who often sues DOC says Ricky Dixon right choice to lead state prisons | Opinion
11/30/21 ICYMI: Mentorship at the Florida Department of Corrections
11/30/21 Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Sweeping Pay Increases for State Law Enforcement Officers, $1,000 Bonuses for First Responders and $5,000 to Support State and Local Level Recruitment Efforts
11/24/21 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Thanksgiving
11/23/21 FDC Invites Media to Polk CI’s Toys for Tots Program
11/23/21 Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
11/19/21Governor DeSantis Announces Four Key Appointments to his Administration
11/18/21ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs
11/17/21ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Corrections Announce Increased Hiring Bonuses, Additional Incentives for Correctional Officers
10/29/21Visitation at Hardee CI Canceled
10/20/21FDC Program Partner to Host Virtual Horse Show from Lowell CI
10/15/21ICYMI: Prison Pups program in Daytona changes lives
10/05/21FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses
09/30/21 FDC Assistant Secretary of Community Corrections Joins Podcast Led by Former Inmates
09/24/21 FDC Fallen Officers Recognized in Statewide Event
09/17/21 FDC Probation Officer Receives Statewide Award
09/15/21 FDC Officers Awarded Medals of Valor by National Association
09/13/21 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find A Place
09/02/21 FDC Recognizes Hardee County Volunteers
08/28/21 Florida Correctional Officer Trainee Dies on Duty
08/27/21 Information Related to Temporary Closures
08/20/21 ICYMI: Criminal justice leaders graduate from Executive Leadership Seminar
08/18/21 Nine FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
08/12/21 UPDATED: Visitation at Lancaster CI Canceled
08/11/21 ICYMI: Miss USA visits Jacksonville while bringing awareness to Children of Inmates program
08/11/21 FDC Staff Receive Awards at Annual FGIA Conference
08/07/21 UPDATED: Cross City CI Temporarily Evacuated
08/05/21 Weekend Visitation at Cross City CI Canceled
08/04/21 ICYMI: Secretary Inch Visited Preston Scott Morning Show
07/26/21 ICYMI: Pomp and Circumstance: Inmates, animal shelter officials celebrate dogs’ graduation
07/22/21 FDC Announces Visitation Expansion for Incentivized Prisons
07/19/21 FDC Recognizes Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2021
07/15/21 Weekend Visitation at Cross City CI Canceled
07/14/21 Accreditation Team Inviting Public Comments Concerning the Office of the Inspector General at Florida Department of Corrections
07/08/21 Visitation at Cross City CI Canceled
07/07/21 FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses
07/02/21 ICYMI: Faith and Character Program in Hernando County prison provides life-changing results for inmates
06/25/21 ICYMI: Mayo Correctional Institution K-9 team wins Region II K-9 competition
06/24/21 Secretary's Message: Find Your Smile
06/22/21 ICYMI: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Roadmap to Restoration Event
06/09/21 Nine FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
06/07/21 ICYMI: Florida prisons try mentor program to help those on short sentences succeed after release
06/02/21 Public Safety Prioritized Through Governor DeSantis’ Approval of Budget
05/18/21 FDC Hosts Second Annual Inmate Masonry Competition
05/17/21 FDC Sends Condolences to Family, Friends of Colonel Matthew Sanders
05/13/21 Florida Department of Corrections Honors Fallen at Wakulla CI
05/10/21 Two Inmates Arrested Following Assaults on Correctional Officer
05/10/21 ICYMI: Six corrections officers complete LSSC Corrections Leadership Academy in Spring 2021
05/05/21 FDC Celebrates Correctional Employee Week
04/23/21 ICYMI: Prison Programs in Marion County Gives Dogs and Inmates A New Sense Of Purpose
04/15/21 ICYMI: TCC and the Florida Department of Corrections host inaugural graduation ceremony for transitioning inmates
04/12/21 Secretary’s Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find The Normal (Get the Shot)
04/06/21 FDC Increases Inmate Intakes, Maintains Safety Protocols to Protect Population
04/05/21 FDC and CareerSource Florida Partner to Provide Inmates Valuable Employment Skills
03/31/21 FDC Partners with Tallahassee Community College to Host Inmate Program Graduation
03/25/21 FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses
03/24/21 FDC Secretary Joins Podcast Led by Former Inmates
03/04/21 Recent Press Coverage: Perry Newspapers
02/12/21 Secretary’s Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Imagination
02/04/21 FDC Streamlines Volunteer Application
02/03/21 Lowell Investigation Response
01/28/21 Governor Ron DeSantis’ Florida Leads Budget Recommendations
01/22/21 Inmate Arrested Following Attempted Murder
01/06/21 FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses
01/05/21 FDC’s Chief Victim Advocate Nationally Recognized
12/23/20 Secretary’s Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Peace and Goodwill
12/23/20 FDC Announces 2020 Accomplishments
12/23/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Lawtey Correctional Institution
12/18/20 FDC Visitation Announcement
12/16/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution
12/11/20 FDC Celebrates Pups N Pals 10-Year Anniversary
11/10/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Walton Correctional Institution
10/27/20 FDC Begins Development of Inmate-Led Mentoring Program
10/26/20 Recent News Coverage - Perry Newspaper
10/13/20 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find The Good
09/24/20 FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses
09/18/20 FDC and ICE Begin Implementation of Immigration Enforcement Partnership
09/11/20 FDC Visitation Announcement
09/01/20 Two Inmates Arrested Following Assaults on Correctional Officers
08/28/20 FDC Continues Inmate Education During Pandemic
08/25/20 Fall Semester Brings New Opportunities for Columbia CI’s Second Chance Pell Program
08/24/20 FDC Licensure Initiative Creates Improved Pathway to Success
08/19/20 Florida Correctional Officer Passes Away
08/18/20 FDC Extends Visitation Suspension at Correctional Institutions Statewide
08/14/20 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find A Solution
08/14/20 Eight FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the ACA
08/14/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Mayo Annex Correctional Institution
08/13/20 Florida Correctional Officer Passes Away
08/12/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Suwannee Correctional Institution
08/12/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Baker Correctional Institution
08/11/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Century Correctional Institution
08/07/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Taylor Correctional Institution
08/07/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Lowell Correctional Institution
08/06/20 FDC Partners with Leon County Sheriff’s Office to Increase Public Safety
08/05/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
08/04/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Florida Women’s Reception Center
08/03/20 Florida Correctional Officer Dies After COVID-19 Complications
07/31/20 FDC Secretary, Deputy Secretary Test Positive for COVID-19
07/19/20 FDC Recognizes Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2020
07/16/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Columbia CI
07/16/20 FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses
07/16/20 FDC Extends Visitation Suspension at Correctional Institutions Statewide
07/02/20 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find a Mentor
07/02/20 ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 1116 and SB 1118
06/29/20 FDC Extends Visitation Suspension at Correctional Institutions Statewide
06/15/20 FDC OIG Investigation Leads to Arrest of USPS Employee
06/05/20 UPDATED - FDC Public Announcement: Complimentary Communication Credits
05/29/20 FDC OIG Investigations Result in Three Officer Arrests
05/29/20 Florida Resident Arrested
05/27/20 UPDATED - FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Apalachee Correctional Institution
05/21/20 FDC Partners with 211 Referral Service to Extend Inmate/Offender Support
05/18/20 FDC Extends Visitation Suspension at Correctional Institutions Statewide
05/06/20 FDC Recognizes Correctional Employee Appreciation Week
05/06/20 Inmate Arrested for Battery on an Officer
05/02/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Liberty Correctional Institution
05/01/20 Inmates Arrested Following Correctional Officer Assault at Sumter CI
04/30/20 FDC Issues COVID-19 Updates
04/23/20 FDC Recognizes Volunteer Appreciation Week 2020
04/19/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Sumter Correctional Institution
04/19/20 UPDATED - FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Tomoka Correctional Institution
04/18/20 UPDATED - FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Tomoka Correctional Institution
04/15/20 FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Tomoka Correctional Institution
04/13/20 FDC Announces Hiring Bonus
04/11/20 FDC and PRIDE Begin Production of Cloth Face Coverings
04/09/20 FDC Extends Visitation Suspension at Correctional Institutions Statewide
04/05/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
04/04/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
04/03/20 FDC Resumes Inmate Intakes, Establishes Protocols to Protect Population
04/03/20 Department of Health Launches New Covid-19 Community Action Survey
04/03/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
04/02/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
04/01/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/31/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/30/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/30/20 PRIDE increases production
03/28/20 Secretary's Message to Families
03/27/20 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Meaning
03/27/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/24/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/17/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/12/20 UPDATED - FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/11/20 FDC Suspends Visitation at Correctional Institutions Statewide
03/06/20 FDC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19
03/02/20 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Hope
02/07/20 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence
02/05/20 Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders
01/28/20 Florida State Prison Hosts Technical College Program Graduation
01/27/20 Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Inaugural Inmate Masonry Competition
01/23/20 CAPTURE UPDATE! – Escape Alert – Okeechobee Correctional Institution

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