7906 E Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-3379
Fax: 386-752-7202

Facility Public Information Officer: Chris Tylutki (Chris.Tylutki@correctionscorp.com)

Facility Type: Male, Secure, Managed since 1997

Warden: Jason Medlin

Jason joined CCA in 1997 as a correctional officer at Northeast Ohio Correctional Center and worked his way up the ranks to chief of security and assistant warden. He also served as assistant warden for Idaho Correctional Center and Marion County Jail II. Prior to joining CCA, Medlin served five years with the U.S. Army Military Police. He earned his B.S with honors in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Total beds: 893

Customer base: Florida Department of Corrections

ACA Accreditation: Yes

Columbia County has two major population centers with a total population of 64,000. The largest incorporated community is Lake City and the other is Fort White. The nearby metropolitan cities include Gainesville within 45 miles, Jacksonville at 60 miles and Tallahassee at 90 miles.

Community Relations: Teresa Morgan, Attorney Thelma Jean, Switchboard Operator, Lake City Community College Jim Poole, Chamber of Commerce Glen Hunter, Hunter Printing Company David Albritton, LAke City Police Chief Denise Paschal, Florida Crown Workforce Tracy Hickman, Dean, Lake City Community College Glennis Pounds, Literacy Coordinator, Columbia County Public Library Morris Williams, Teacher, Columbia County Education System Steven Singer, Warden, DOC Columbia Correctional Institution Ronald Williams, County Commissioner Connie Rolberg, SunState Federal Credit Union Michael Leonard, Publisher, Lake City Reporter Vernon Lloyd, Local United Way

Community Activities: LCCF supports the several community organizations: Florida Peace Officers Association Elk's Lodge American Legion Columbia Youth Soccer Association National Criminal Justice Association Girl Scouts of America National Library Association Columbia County Domestic Violence Task Force United Way Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Altrusa

Tour Contact: Chris Tylutki, Public Information Officer [386-755-3379]