Congratulations to our very own ASA Hector Murcia Bustos on his recent appointment to the Clay County bench. He has been a leader in our Clay County office for more than a decade and will continue his dedicated public service to the people of the Fourth Circuit in this

OUTCOME: A Duval County jury this afternoon found Allan Bass guilty of First-Degree Murder and Attempted Second-Degree Murder stemming from a January 2023 shooting at an Emerson Street business. With the verdict, Bass now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison; the

Service beyond service — we have a host of veterans on #TeamSAO4 who proudly serve the people of Florida. Thank you for your commitment to our country and continued service to our community.

On this first evening of Hanukkah, may the candles of the season bring light and peace to all those who celebrate.

Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas!

January is National #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth. State Attorney Melissa Nelson joined law enforcement and community leaders from across Northeast Florida to voice our unwavering support for victims and our continuous fight for justice. Thank you to Sheriff Michelle Cook for your

On #LawEnforcementOfficerAppreciationDay, we reflect on our 2025 Outstanding LEO Awards and the brave men and women who protect our community. Thank you for keeping the Fourth Circuit safe.

Justice for the Jacksonville Jacksonville Jaguars! #TeamSAO4 is ready for the playoffs.

Sit. Stay. Playoffs. SAO4 is all in for the Jacksonville Jacksonville Jaguars!

“In Florida, a mandatory reporter should not be able to escape liability by staying silent until the statute of limitations expires." - State Attorney Melissa Nelson (Melissa Nelson) Thank you, Representative Wyman Duggan and Senator Jennifer Bradley, for your passion to protect

OUTCOME: A Duval County jury found Kenneth James guilty of First-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence in the September 2023 killing of Mikyh White (pictured). James now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. The case was prosecuted by ASAs Lauren Anderson and

Congratulations to our very own Dan Skinner for his recent appointment to the University of North Florida Board of Trustees! Dan is a UNF alumnus and was a member of the team's trailblazing NAIA College World Series team in 1989. Learn more about Dan and his appointment:

The office is closed tomorrow in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on within the walls of the Ed Austin Building in Downtown #Jacksonville, which now houses the State Attorney's Office. In 2024, the office commemorated 60 years since Dr. King testified in the then-federal courthouse. Within days of his

OUTCOME: A jury recently found Jerry Hill guilty of Trafficking in Substituted Cathinones While Armed With a Firearm. With the verdict, he faces up to 30 years in prison. Hill was arrested in January 2024 with the drugs, commonly known as bath salts, that weighed more than 400

OUTCOME: Last week, a Duval County jury found Edward Buckhanon guilty of Felony Battery for attacking his neighbor with a metal pipe. The case was tried by Assistant State Attorneys Michael Eckhart and Fabrizia Wade. Details: sao4th.com/news/2026/jury…

OUTCOME: This week, William McNeil and Tynisha McNeil were found guilty of numerous crimes against children. Both face up to life in prison. The case was prosecuted by Assistant State Attorneys Erin Wolfson and Rachel Algee. Details: sao4th.com/news/2026/mcne…

OUTCOME: Last week, a jury found Michael Williams Jr. guilty of Attempted Second-Degree Murder for a 2023 shooting outside of The Avenues Mall. The case was prosecuted by Assistant State Attorneys Crystal Ganpath-Freed and Loana Nardoni. Details: sao4th.com/news/2026/jury…