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 26, 2025

The Florida Times-Union

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

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May 15, 2025

Action News Jax

State Attorney working to create Sextortion Taskforce as cases increase

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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

'Biggest threats to our public safety': State attorney explains new gun violence court

August 19, 2024|The Florida Times-Union

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Q&A with State Attorney Melissa Nelson: Here's what she had to say about several topics

August 19, 2024|The Florida Times-Union

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60 Years Since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Testified in Duval County

June 13, 2024|State Attorney's Office

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On High Alert: Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

November 16, 2023|State Attorney's Office

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