Saufley Field Prison Camp to Close in 2025

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The Saufley Field Prison Camp will be closing. That announcement was made yesterday by the Bureau of Prisons. Officials say the prison should be completely closed within nine months. They plan to demolish the building. The minimum-security prison camp has been open since 1988. The prison closure will affect around 100 employees and hundreds of prisoners. It's part of a federal initiative to close prison facilities across the country due to staffing shortages and crumbling infrastructure. The prison has been open since 1988.