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Mass search uncovers weapons, drugs at Suwannee Correctional Institution

FLORIDA — A coordinated and unannounced operation at Suwannee Correctional Institution led to the discovery of numerous weapons, drugs, and…

3 months ago

Florida prisons earn reaccreditation

FLORIDA — Eight Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions have earned reaccreditation. Over the last year, American Correctional Association…

1 year ago

Improved pay, bonuses unveiled to attract and retain correctional officers

FLORIDA -- The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has announced a landmark pay package for correctional officer new hires and…

1 year ago

Life sentence for inmate who assaulted corrections officer at state prison in Milton

MILTON, Fla. —  An inmate at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton has been sentenced to life in prison for assaulting…

2 years ago

Nine Florida correctional institutions earn reaccreditation

FLORIDA — Nine Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions have earned reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Over…

2 years ago

Department of Corrections names first statewide female services administrator

FLORIDA — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has named corrections department veteran Yolanda Lanier its first statewide female services administrator.…

2 years ago

Drones reportedly used to deliver narcotics to prison, former inmate charged

FLORIDA — A former Florida inmate has been arrested for allegedly using drones to traffic narcotics into Correctional facilities. The Florida…

2 years ago

Florida state prison inmate accused of murdering another inmate

FLORIDA – A state prison inmate is accused of murdering another inmate, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has announced.…

2 years ago