In the News

This past weekend, the Florida Press Club awarded David Chapman two prestigious awards during its 2017 Excellence in Journalism Competition.

Furthering her commitment to improving public safety and juvenile justice, State Attorney Melissa Nelson today announced the creation of a community-led effort tasked with the development of programming for juveniles that aims to reduce recidivism rates and crime.

The State Attorney’s Office will be open Thursday, Sept. 14, following several days of closure due to the effects of Hurricane Irma.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that 16 new Assistant State Attorneys have joined Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit.

This week marked the start of school for many children in Northeast Florida — and the State Attorney’s Office ensured many kids began the year off right.

Assistant State Attorney Matt O’Keefe recently had the honor of serving as Deputy Head of Games for the 2017 Department of Defense’s Warrior Games in Chicago.

The Fourth Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court recently was named one of four national mentor courts by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.

The office regularly participates in community events as a way to educate the public about safety tips and inform about news, events, and initiatives that could benefit their communities.

Law enforcement and juvenile justice stakeholders throughout the Fourth Judicial Circuit on Wednesday finalized efforts to expand the utilization of civil citations by signing a new agreement that will lead to enhanced use of proven alternative sanctions for qualified juvenile offenders.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces today that Laura Lothman Lambert has joined the Fourth Judicial Circuit as the office’s Juvenile Director.