The State Attorney's Office in the Media

Our prosecutors, policies, and work product are featured regularly in the news and through our own in-house communications team. The stories listed below highlight some of the office's priorities, the hard work of attorneys and staff who pursue justice always, and more.

September 25, 2026

Council on Criminal Justice

AI Is Changing Criminal Justice. We Need Guardrails Now

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September 26, 2025

The Florida Times-Union

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces Michael Ziegler's arrest in 1994 cold case

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June 10, 2025

Jacksonville Today

Brooke’s Law, named for former Mayor Curry’s daughter, among laws DeSantis signs

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Media Inquiries

General Inquiries

Email:

sao4th@coj.net

David Chapman

Communications Director

Phone:

(904) 255-3004

Email:

Chapmand@coj.net

Leah Drake

Communications & Engagement Specialist

Phone:

(904) 255-2814

Email:

LeahD@coj.net

AI Is Changing Criminal Justice. We Need Guardrails Now

September 25, 2026|Council on Criminal Justice

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State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces Michael Ziegler's arrest in 1994 cold case

September 26, 2025|The Florida Times-Union

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Ksoo, ATK Scotty found guilty of first-degree murder in rapper’s 2020 killing over diss track

July 31, 2025|Action News Jax

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State Attorney Melissa Nelson joins Task Force on AI - Council on Criminal Justice

June 16, 2025|Council on Criminal Justice

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Brooke’s Law, named for former Mayor Curry’s daughter, among laws DeSantis signs

June 10, 2025|Jacksonville Today

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