In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the Honorable Kevin Blazs sentenced Keon Newkirk to 15 years in Florida State Prison following a Dec. 15, 2023, jury verdict of guilty for three counts of Attempted Manslaughter. Newkirk received five years for each count, which will run consecutively.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Jontae Boyd guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Nassau County jury found Columbus Craven guilty of Burglary to an Occupied Dwelling and Tampering with Evidence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Jonathan Sacks sentenced Nathaniel Slade to life in Florida State Prison for Attempted First-Degree Murder, Armed Burglary, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Joshua Burnett guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Timothy Lewis Jr. guilty of Burglary to an Occupied Dwelling and Resisting an Officer Without Violence to his/her Person.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Markas Fishburne pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder and Kidnapping for the killing of 25-year-old Aisha Levy (pictured).

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a jury by a 10-2 decision determined Markas Fishburne should be sentenced to death for the First-Degree Murder and Kidnapping of 25-year-old Aisha Levy (pictured).

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Jonte Harris guilty of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child, and Aggravated Child Abuse of 5-year-old Zykerria Robinson (pictured).

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Billy Quiett Jr. guilty of Burglary to a Structure or Conveyance.