Raiford News

William E. Wells murdered five people in a Florida fishing village in 2003. After his arrest, he insisted he should be executed.

By Nell DobbsGuest ColumnistHow blessed indeed we are for Sunday School and church, and being able to gather, study His word, sing praises to Him, bring the tithes and offerings, hear touching offertory prayer by Justin Davis, and to see the beautiful flowers placed by Mark and Jennifer Browning, and the worship choir special, "My Life Is In Your ... (more)

The Senate Rules Committee passed a controversial prison privatization plan Monday afternoon by a 9-5 vote over the objection of correctional workers from across the state.

Business owners near a prison in Raiford worry about the potential fallout after the state decided to close seven correctional facilities.

As a result of declining prison admissions and excess bed space, the Florida Department of Corrections has announced it will be closing seven prisons and four work/forestry camps by July 1, 2012, as part of a statewide consolidation plan.