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Putnam County Jail Director Major Scott Surrency placed on administrative leave due to investigation, not specified at this time

When we call 911 for help, our first responders don’t hesitate to react. They put their lives in danger every day and often see the worst of the worst. But who's there for them in their time of need?

SOUTH BOSTON -- Our Lady of Good Voyage Seaport Shrine is one of the first buildings visible to those crossing over the Evelyn Moakley Bridge, greeting both locals and tourists with an atmosphere of peace and community as they enter the busy Seaport District.

While farming could be a long-term use for goats at the jail, these goats and pigs are providing therapy to the inmates.

Service planned Monday for Putnam County corrections captain Corrections Capt. Mark Elam was an 18-year employee with Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Updated:  Tags:  Capt. Mark Elam died following an April 8 traffic crash. He was 44. A service will be held Monday afternoon to celebrate the life of a Putnam County corrections officer who was killed last week in a traffic crash on his way to work. Pastor Larry Harris will officiate the service for Capt. Mark Elam, which is scheduled for 4 p.m...

A 44-year-old Putnam County corrections officer died in a pre-dawn motorcycle crash on U.S. 17 in San Mateo, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Sheriffs Office. Mark Elam was riding his Harley-Davidson north at North Boundary Road about 5:30 a.m. when he was hit by a van driven by a 39-year-old woman, the Highway Patrol said. She had stopped at North Boundary Road, then tried to cross U.S. 17 when the collision occurred. Elam was on his way to work. Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach...