Innocence Project of Florida

06/22/2026

We were honored to welcome Dorothy Bort from The Sunny Center to the Innocence Project of Florida to share more about the organization's incredible work and to screen Stolen Lives, a powerful documentary chronicling the lives of wrongful-conviction survivor Sunny Jacobs and death row survivor Peter Pringle.

The Sunny Center Foundation is dedicated to healing the wounds of wrongful incarceration through a first-of-its-kind therapeutic sanctuary housing model. Recognizing that freedom alone is not enough, the Sunny Center provides exonerees with safe housing, holistic care, community connection, and lifelong support as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives after years of unimaginable trauma.

Thank you, Dorothy, for sharing your time and work with us. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by this important vision.

06/21/2026

This Father's Day, we're celebrating the dads who have been reunited with their families after wrongful conviction and holding space for those still fighting to come home.

Wrongful incarceration steals more than freedom. It steals birthdays, graduations, holidays, family dinners, and years that can never be returned. It separates fathers from their children and families from the people they love.

While no amount of time can replace what was lost, freedom creates the opportunity to rebuild. It makes room for fathers to be present, create new memories, celebrate milestones, and reclaim moments that once seemed impossible.

At the Innocence Project of Florida, we have witnessed the power of those reunions firsthand. Every embrace, every phone call, every holiday spent together is a reminder of why this work matters.

Today, we honor the fathers who have come home, the families who never stopped believing in them, and those still waiting for justice.

Happy Father's Day. 💙

06/18/2026

Before he left, we charged Seth Miller with documenting his journey. Along the way, he'll share reflections from the trail, lessons learned through long days of walking, and reminders of why this work and the freedom it seeks to protect matter so deeply.

His first reflection is now live. Join us as we follow Seth's journey across Spain and explore the connections between walking, freedom, resilience, and the work of rebuilding lives after wrongful conviction.

By: Seth Miller The Innocence Project of Florida has been finding and freeing wrongfully convicted clients and helping them rebuild their lives in freedom for more than 23 years. I’ve had the honor and privilege of being part of this organization since its inception and of leading it as our Execut...

06/16/2026

On June 16, 1944, George Stinney Jr. was executed in the electric chair. He was only fourteen years old, making him the youngest person executed in the United States during the twentieth century.

Seventy years later, a judge vacated his conviction, recognizing the profound failures of due process that marked his case. Though justice came far too late, George's story remains a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of racism, fear, and a legal system that failed a child.

06/15/2026

We're hiring!

The Innocence Project of Florida is seeking a Transition Services Specialist to help support individuals as they rebuild their lives after wrongful incarceration. If you have experience in social work, case management, reentry services, or related fields and are passionate about justice, advocacy, and helping others thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a team committed not only to freeing the innocent but to ensuring that freedom comes with the support, resources, and opportunities needed to move forward.

Learn more and apply today at floridainnocence.org/employment.

06/11/2026

What an incredible evening! 🍻

We had such a great time joining Amicus Brewing Ventures as guest bartenders for their Charity Tap event. This unique opportunity allowed us to share our work, connect with community members, and enjoy a pint together while raising support for justice and freedom.

A huge thank you to Amicus for hosting us, to our amazing staff and interns who helped make the night a success, and to everyone who came out ready to support. From purchasing beers and raffle tickets to picking up merchandise and spreading the word about our mission, your generosity and enthusiasm made the evening truly special.

It was inspiring to see our community show up in such a meaningful way, and we are deeply grateful for every person who joined us. Thank you for helping make the night one to remember.

See you next time! 🥰🍻

06/02/2026

We're celebrating Brandon Scheck, our Legal Director, on his five-year anniversary with the Innocence Project of Florida!

Over the past five years, Brandon has helped shape some of the most significant chapters in our organization's history, securing freedom for wrongfully convicted Floridians, advancing complex innocence claims, and helping breathe new life into cases long considered closed. In a legal landscape filled with barriers, he has remained steadfast in the pursuit of justice and hope for those still fighting to prove their innocence.

Beyond the courtroom, Brandon's leadership has strengthened IPF's voice in conversations around wrongful convictions, accountability, and systemic reform across Florida. Through it all, he has never lost sight of what matters most: the people at the heart of this work. Every case represents a person, a family, and years of life impacted by injustice.

As Brandon marks this milestone, his commitment remains rooted in the belief that more innocent people can and will come home. We are grateful for his leadership, his compassion, and his unwavering dedication to justice.

Thank you for five years, Brandon!

05/19/2026

Join Midtown Reader and the Innocence Project of Florida for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed journalist Pamela Colloff discussing her chilling debut book, Catch the Devil, in conversation with IPF Executive Director Seth Miller.

Catch the Devil tells the gripping true story of Paul Skalnik, a manipulative con artist whose false testimony helped send innocent people to prison, including Jim Dailey, who spent decades on death row for a crime he did not commit.

This powerful conversation will explore wrongful convictions, the dangers of incentivized testimony, and the urgent need for accountability and justice reform.

📍 Midtown Reader
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Don’t miss this important conversation about truth, justice, and the human cost of wrongful convictions.

Midtown Reader is Tallahassee’s local indie bookstore, offering books for all ages, community events, a cozy cafe, and thoughtful recommendations. Come read with us!

05/19/2026

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