PRESS RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 16, 2023
ESCAPE NOTICE: Franklin County
October 03, 2023
UPDATED 10/04/23: Media Briefing Schedule For Execution Of Michael Zack, III
September 22, 2023
FDC Announces Comprehensive Bonuses for New Hires at Florida's Correctional Institutions
August 21, 2023
Inmate Sentenced to Life for Assaulting FDC Staff
August 18, 2023
August 14, 2023
Nine FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
August 3, 2023
UPDATED 08/03/23: Media Briefing Schedule for Execution of James Barnes
July 17, 2023
FDC Celebrates Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
June 21, 2023
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Law Enforcement Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis' Framework for Freedom Budget
June 15, 2023
UPDATED 06/15/23: Media Briefing Schedule for Execution of Duane Owen
June 1, 2023
Officer Arrested at Walton Correctional Institution
May 8, 2023
FDC Celebrates Florida Correctional Employees Week
May 3, 2023
UPDATED 05/03/23: Media Briefing Schedule for Execution of Darryl Barwick
April 21, 2023
FDC Announces First Statewide Female Services Administrator
April 12, 2023
UPDATED 04/12/23: Media Briefing Schedule for Execution of Louis Gaskin
March 22, 2023
Former Florida Inmate Arrested for Using Drones to Traffic Narcotics into Correctional Facilities
March 16, 2023
FDC Expands Interactive Dashboard for Law Enforcement Agencies
March 8, 2023
Officer Arrested at Taylor Correctional Institution
February 23, 2023
UPDATED 02/23/23: Media Briefing Schedule for Execution of Donald Dillbeck
February 6, 2023
Nine FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
February 2, 2023
FDC Invites Media to Multi-Program Inmate Graduation
February 2, 2023
January 30, 2023
Veterans Treatment Court Visits Union Correctional Institution
January 26, 2023
Visitor Sentenced to Prison Following Arrest for Introduction of Contraband
January 12, 2023
January 11, 2023
Media Invitation to Hounds with Hearts K-9 Graduation at Orlando-Area Correctional Institution
December 30, 2022
FDC Celebrates Unprecedented Year of Success, Innovation and Support
December 16, 2022
Media Invitation to Prison Fellowship Event at Everglades Correctional Institution
December 16, 2022
Visitor Arrested with Hidden Narcotics
December 8, 2022
FDC Inmates Graduate with Associates Degrees
December 6, 2022
Media Invitation to Inmate College Graduation
December 5, 2022
Weekend Visitation Canceled at Calhoun Correctional Institution
December 5, 2022
December 1, 2022
FDC Announces Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence Appointments
November 18, 2022
November 16, 2022
FDC Celebrates Success of Inaugural Statewide Inmate Culinary Competition
November 14, 2022
Weekend Visitation Announcement
November 10, 2022
FDC Prepares for Hurricane Nicole, Announces Evacuations
November 9, 2022
Weekend Visitation Canceled at all FDC Institutions
November 8, 2022
FDC Prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole, Announces Evacuations
November 8, 2022
Thursday & Friday Visitation Canceled at FDC Incentivized Facilities
November 8, 2022
Attack On FDC Officer Leads to Arrest of Inmate
November 2, 2022
Attack On FDC Officer Leads to Same Day Inmate Arrest
October 28, 2022
Media Invitation to Statewide Inmate Culinary Competition
October 26, 2022
FDC Launched First Lactation Program at Lowell CI
October 24, 2022
Jackson CI Hosts Trunk or Treat
October 14, 2022
Weekend Visitation Announcement
October 10, 2022
ICYMI: Governor's Press Office: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery
October 7, 2022
Weekend Visitation Announcement
October 5, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: Wednesday, October 5
October 5, 2022
ICYMI: Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
October 4, 2022
ICYMI: Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
October 4, 2022
Weekend Visitation Canceled at all FDC Institutions
October 3, 2022
ICYMI: Updates on Recovery Efforts in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Following Hurricane Ian
September 30, 2022
ICYMI: Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
September 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: Friday, September 30
September 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: Friday, September 30
September 30, 2022
Scanned Mail Processing Center Reopens After Hurricane Ian
September 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: Probation Information and Office Closures
September 29, 2022
ICYMI: Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian
September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: Probation Information and Office Closures
September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: FDC provides update
September 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update: FDC announces preparation steps and evacuations
September 27, 2022
Scanned Mail Processing Center Closing for Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian Office Closures: Wednesday, September 28
September 27, 2022
Weekend Visitation Canceled at all FDC Institutions
September 26, 2022
Hurricane Ian Office Closures: Tuesday, September 27
September 26, 2022
Thursday Visitation Canceled at FDC Incentivized Facilities
September 26, 2022
FDC Prepares for Hurricane Ian
September 26, 2022
Announcement: JPay Undergoing Software Updates
September 22, 2022
Media Invitation to Career & Internship Fair at FSU
September 16, 2022
Inmate Sentenced for Assaulting FDC Staff
September 15, 2022
FDC Staff Collect Substantial Donation for Special Olympics Florida
September 14, 2022
FDC Hosts Job Fair for Offenders on Probation
September 9, 2022
FDC Partners with Florida National Guard to Supplement Staffing at Select Correctional Institutions
August 25, 2022
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces SunPass Savings
August 22, 2022
FDC Encourages Visitation and Seeks to Expand Opportunities
August 19, 2022
Local prisons actively recruiting to bring in more correctional officers
August 16, 2022
Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
August 11, 2022
FDC Recognized Nationally for Compliance with PREA and ACA Standards
August 9, 2022
Statement Regarding Proposed Visitation Rule Changes
August 1, 2022
ICYMI: Secretary Dixon Discusses Incentivized Prisons on Capital Update
July 29, 2022
Media Invitation to Heel Together K-9 Graduation
July 29, 2022
FDC Commemorates Eighteen Inmate-Students at College Graduation
July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022
Miami Dade College helping empower prisoners with opportunity to earn college degree
July 26, 2022
Media Invitation to Equestrian Program
July 18, 2022
FDC Celebrates Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
July 13, 2022
Media Invitation to Inmate Program Graduation
July 11, 2022
ICYMI: Former Warren County resident receives Wainwright Scholarship
June 28, 2022
FDC Recognizes Fatherhood Awareness Month
June 16, 2022
Florida Department of Corrections Attends Veterans Florida Expo 2022
June 15, 2022
June 13, 2022
FDC Inducts First Member to Agency Hall of Fame
June 13, 2022
FDC Inducts First Member to Agency Hall of Fame
June 6, 2022
Governor DeSantis' Freedom First Budget Provides Unprecedented Support for Officers
May 31, 2022
FCJEI graduates 29 from the Senior Leadership Program
May 25, 2022
ICYMI: Prison programs and volunteers prepare inmates for life after lockup
May 23, 2022
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program
May 2, 2022
FDC Celebrates Correctional Employees Week
April 29, 2022
Statement Regarding Officer Arrests
April 22, 2022
FDC Recognizes National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 22, 2022
Hernando Correctional Institution Population Change
April 21, 2022
Florida Department of Corrections Honors Fallen Officers at Wakulla CI
April 15, 2022
Florida Department of Corrections to Honor Fallen at Wakulla CI
April 14, 2022
April 8, 2022
ICYMI: Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
April 6, 2022
Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Roadmap to Restoration Event
March 17, 2022
UPDATED: Inmates Evacuated from Gulf Correctional Institution Return to Facility
March 9, 2022
Inmates Evacuated from Gulf Correctional Institution
February 19, 2022
Statement Regarding Inmate Death
February 11, 2022
FDC Officer Assaulted by an Inmate
February 4, 2022
FDC Announces Successful ACA Audit of Central Office
February 2, 2022
January 20, 2022
Inmate Sentenced to 25-years Following Assault on Staff
January 13, 2022
Five FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
December 29, 2021
FDC Celebrates Commitment to Public Safety and Innovative Programs
December 23, 2021
FDC Mourns Loss of Former Secretary Louie L. Wainwright
December 17, 2021
ICYMI: FDC Hosted Second Chance College Program Graduation
December 16, 2021
ICYMI: State Library of Florida Holiday Book Drive
December 16, 2021
FDC Implements Changes of New Routine Inmate Mail Rule
December 13, 2021
ICYMI: Hamilton Hounds prison dogs graduate
December 13, 2021
Media Invitation to Second Chance College Graduation
December 8, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis' Freedom First Budget Recommendations Invests in Officers and Public Safety
December 7, 2021
ICYMI: Lawyer who often sues DOC says Ricky Dixon right choice to lead state prisons | Opinion
November 30, 2021
ICYMI: Mentorship at the Florida Department of Corrections
November 30, 2021
November 24, 2021
Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Thanksgiving
November 23, 2021
FDC Invites Media to Polk CI's Toys for Tots Program
November 23, 2021
Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
November 19, 2021
Governor DeSantis Announces Four Key Appointments to his Administration
November 18, 2021
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs
November 17, 2021
October 29, 2021
Visitation at Hardee CI Canceled
October 20, 2021
FDC Program Partner to Host Virtual Horse Show from Lowell CI
October 15, 2021
ICYMI: Prison Pups program in Daytona changes lives
October 5, 2021
September 30, 2021
FDC Assistant Secretary of Community Corrections Joins Podcast Led by Former Inmates
September 24, 2021
FDC Fallen Officers Recognized in Statewide Event
September 17, 2021
FDC Probation Officer Receives Statewide Award
September 15, 2021
FDC Officers Awarded Medals of Valor by National Association
September 13, 2021
Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find A Place
September 2, 2021
FDC Recognizes Hardee County Volunteers
August 28, 2021
Florida Correctional Officer Trainee Dies on Duty
August 27, 2021
Information Related to Temporary Closures
August 20, 2021
ICYMI: Criminal justice leaders graduate from Executive Leadership Seminar
August 18, 2021
Nine FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
August 12, 2021
UPDATED: Visitation at Lancaster CI Canceled
August 11, 2021
ICYMI: Miss USA visits Jacksonville while bringing awareness to Children of Inmates program
August 11, 2021
FDC Staff Receive Awards at Annual FGIA Conference
August 7, 2021
UPDATED: Cross City CI Temporarily Evacuated
August 5, 2021
Weekend Visitation at Cross City CI Canceled
August 4, 2021
ICYMI: Secretary Inch Visited Preston Scott Morning Show
July 26, 2021
ICYMI: Pomp and Circumstance: Inmates, animal shelter officials celebrate dogs' graduation
July 22, 2021
FDC Announces Visitation Expansion for Incentivized Prisons
July 19, 2021
FDC Recognizes Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2021
July 15, 2021
Weekend Visitation at Cross City CI Canceled
July 14, 2021
July 8, 2021
Visitation at Cross City CI Canceled
July 7, 2021
July 2, 2021
June 25, 2021
ICYMI: Mayo Correctional Institution K-9 team wins Region II K-9 competition
June 24, 2021
Secretary's Message: Find Your Smile
June 22, 2021
ICYMI: Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Roadmap to Restoration Event
June 9, 2021
Nine FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation by the American Correctional Association
June 7, 2021
ICYMI: Florida prisons try mentor program to help those on short sentences succeed after release
June 2, 2021
Public Safety Prioritized Through Governor DeSantis' Approval of Budget
May 18, 2021
FDC Hosts Second Annual Inmate Masonry Competition
May 17, 2021
FDC Sends Condolences to Family, Friends of Colonel Matthew Sanders
May 13, 2021
Florida Department of Corrections Honors Fallen at Wakulla CI
May 10, 2021
Two Inmates Arrested Following Assaults on Correctional Officer
May 10, 2021
ICYMI: Six corrections officers complete LSSC Corrections Leadership Academy in Spring 2021
May 5, 2021
FDC Celebrates Correctional Employee Week
April 23, 2021
ICYMI: Prison Programs in Marion County Gives Dogs and Inmates A New Sense Of Purpose
April 15, 2021
April 12, 2021
Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find The Normal (Get the Shot)
April 6, 2021
FDC Increases Inmate Intakes, Maintains Safety Protocols to Protect Population
April 5, 2021
FDC and CareerSource Florida Partner to Provide Inmates Valuable Employment Skills
March 31, 2021
FDC Partners with Tallahassee Community College to Host Inmate Program Graduation
March 25, 2021
March 24, 2021
FDC Secretary Joins Podcast Led by Former Inmates
March 4, 2021
Recent Press Coverage: Perry Newspapers
February 12, 2021
Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Imagination
February 4, 2021
FDC Streamlines Volunteer Application
February 3, 2021
January 28, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis' Florida Leads Budget Recommendations
January 22, 2021
Inmate Arrested Following Attempted Murder
January 6, 2021
January 5, 2021
FDC's Chief Victim Advocate Nationally Recognized
December 23, 2020
Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find Peace and Goodwill
December 23, 2020
FDC Announces 2020 Accomplishments
December 23, 2020
FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Lawtey Correctional Institution
December 18, 2020
December 16, 2020
FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution
December 11, 2020
FDC Celebrates Pups N Pals 10-Year Anniversary
November 10, 2020
FDC Responds to COVID-19 at Walton Correctional Institution
October 27, 2020
FDC Begins Development of Inmate-Led Mentoring Program
October 26, 2020
Recent News Coverage - Perry Newspaper
October 13, 2020
Secretary's Message to Inmates and Offenders: Find The Good
September 24, 2020
September 18, 2020
FDC and ICE Begin Implementation of Immigration Enforcement Partnership
September 11, 2020
September 1, 2020
Two Inmates Arrested Following Assaults on Correctional Officers
