Central Florida Reception Center

Central Florida Reception Center
Aerial view of Central Florida Reception Center
Interactive map of Central Florida Reception Center
Location
  • 7000 H C Kelley Rd.
    Orlando, Florida
    32831-2518
StatusOperational
Security classMinimum, medium, and close
Capacity1,473
Population1,708 (August 22, 2023)
Opened1988
Former nameOrange Correctional Institution
WardenJess Baldridge
Websitefdc.myflorida.com/institutions/list-of-major-institutions/320

The Central Florida Reception Center (CFRC) is a state-operated prison for men located in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, which is owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections.[1] This facility was opened in 1988 as the Orange Correctional Institution and has a maximum capacity of 1,473 prisoners. It houses inmates at minimum, medium, and close security levels and serves as an inmate intake and processing center.[2][3]

The Central Florida Reception Center, East Unit, is an adjacent state prison for men with capacity for another 1,407 prisoners.[4] In addition, Central Florida Reception Center, South Unit, has a capacity for 150 inmates.[5]

Notable Incidents

In November 2025, two corrections officers beat inmate Robert Panayotis, resulting in permanent disfigurement. These officers are facing charges of aggravated battery, tampering with evidence, and use of force.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Central Florida Reception Center". Florida Department of Corrections.
  2. ↑ "CENTRAL FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER MAIN UNIT" (PDF). Correctional Medical Authority (CMA). August 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Florida Correctional Facilities, Report No. 19-08" (PDF). oppaga.fl.gov. October 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-03-27. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  4. ↑ "Central Florida Reception Center, East Unit". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  5. ↑ Corrections, Florida Department of Corrections. "Central Florida Reception Center, South Unit". www.fdc.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  6. ↑ Fox, Greg (2025-11-07). "2 Central Florida corrections officers charged in inmate beating". WESH. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
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