FDC would like to express its gratitude and bid farewell to our Gubernatorial Fellow, Jason Puwalski!

Over the past year, Jason has been an incredible asset, assisting in various areas and advancing the Agency's mission. His dedication to excellence will continue to be felt…

FDC conducted a disaster training event with several agencies, including the Florida Highway Patrol, MCFR, Shand's Life Flight, and the Marion County Dispatchers. The objective of this training was to evaluate response times and practice emergency response procedures to…

As we wrap up #NationalVolunteerMonth , FDC wants to spotlight Cecilia Badillo!

From nursing homes to prison chaplaincy, her heart for service knows no bounds. Since 2013, Ms. Badillo has been dedicated to transforming lives and communities through her unwavering volunteer…

FDC’s Victim Service Unit is devoted to providing assistance and notifications to victims of crimes committed by those placed in state custody or supervision. As we close out National Crime Victims' Rights Week, hear from our Victim Services Administrator, Lisa Kinard. #NCVRW

In the fourth week of #NationalVolunteerMonth , FDC would like to spotlight Nicole Dyson!

For over 10 years, Ms. Dyson has been a dedicated and compassionate FDC volunteer and provided hope to numerous incarcerated women. We express our profound gratitude to Ms. Dyson today and…

#JSO hosted the local Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics today. This year’s one-mile run brought us together to raise money for Special Olympics Florida to help athletes participate in the Special Olympics Games. Our partners from Atlantic Beach PD, FBI Jacksonville,…

Every day across our state, administrative professionals play a significant role in advancing FDC's mission. We are grateful for their continued dedication and service to Team FDC!

FDC is proud to honor National Crime Victims' Rights Week, acknowledging the strength and bravery of victims, their families, and the advocates who work with them. #NCVRW2024

The 2024 Annual Culinary Arts Competition was hosted by Lowell CI, where four inmate culinary teams from correctional institutions across the state participated to showcase their culinary skills in front of industry judges. The program was designed to help inmates receive…

Thank you, Senator Corey Simon, for taking the time to visit Liberty CI and speaking to our hard-working staff. Your support of us and our mission is appreciated!

In honor of #NationalVolunteerMonth , FDC recognizes Jim Williams for 50 years of dedicated service! He has led inmate Bible studies and advocated for correctional officer support. We extend our gratitude for his selfless contributions!

Educational and vocational programming at correctional institutions has expanded tremendously in every corner of the state! This growth has driven recidivism rates to historic lows, leading to an increased labor force, reduced victimization, and safer communities across Florida.

Congratulations to Dr. David Kuehl, Lowell CI's Correctional Program Administrator, for being elected as Correctional Education Association's next Region VIII Assistant Director! His unwavering commitment to education promises continued excellence in rehabilitating incarcerated individuals!

Six institutions participated in the 3rd Annual Statewide Masonry Competition!🧱 The event tested the inmates' skills to construct a brick-and-mortar structure evaluated by industry professionals. Gilchrist County Herald covered the event and reported Lancaster CI's first-place victory!…

FDC is celebrating #NationalVolunteerMonth ! Volunteers like Dr. Larry Small are a valued component of FDC, dedicating countless hours to enhancing the lives of those under our Agency's care and supervision. Thank you, Dr. Small!

ELT on the Road led FDC's Executive Leadership Team to Northwest Florida Reception Center, Walton CI, Holmes CI, and Panama City West Intake Office! While visiting, the team had the opportunity to witness the outstanding work and commitment of the Region I staff and engage in…

FDC staff laced up their running shoes and took to the Florida State Capitol for the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run! For more than two decades, FDC has been a steadfast supporter of the Special Olympics mission, participating in and donating to exceptional events like these…

During her duty in the visitation area, Officer Norman prevented contraband exchange at Century CI. She noticed a visitor behaving suspiciously and subsequently arrested them on cocaine trafficking, contraband introduction, and resisting officer charges. This incident exemplifies…

Awesome work by K9 KJ! 🐾