8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office

10/09/2026

Our Office is Closed Today!

Please be safe during homecoming and the storm!

10/08/2026

Today we dressed in purple across our offices to show our support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

If you or someone you love needs help, please contact your local abuse shelter.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 799-7233

10/07/2026

𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙖𝙨

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to make landfall near Pensacola on Friday, 10/9/26, as a hurricane. Weather authorities advise caution to the affected areas, including 𝘽𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 and 𝙂𝙞𝙡𝙘𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩 Counties.

All State Attorney's Offices in the Eighth Judicial Circuit are expected to remain open and operate normally. For more updates on Tropical Storm Isaias, visit your local news outlets and Emergency Operations Centers, as well as www.floridadisaster.org

10/02/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🎉

Happy Birthday to our State Attorney, Brian Kramer! Our offices are sending you many birthday wishes! 🎂 🎈

10/02/2026

𝙀𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢

Despite the continued fight to reduce Elder Abuse, it is still a prevalent problem. Our very own Brian Kramer, State Attorney, and Heather L. Jones, Chief Assistant State Attorney, sat down with Ronnie Lovler in a new article with Main Street Daily News discussing Elder Abuse in the Eight Judicial Circuit.

If you or a loved one are suffering from Elder Abuse, call the Elder Options Helpline at 1-800-262-2243.
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/health/aging-matters-elder-abuse

Crimes against elders are underreported when it comes to scams and abuse.

10/01/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💜

Today starts the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and here at the State Attorney's Office, we wanted to share some resources that can help you or a loved one.

Always remember, it is not your fault, and we are here for you. If you have any questions about your rights as a victim, please contact our Victim Witness Services at your local State Attorney's Office.

Alachua County: (352) 374-3670
Baker County: (904) 259-3137
Bradford County: (904) 966-6208
Gilchrist County: (352) 463-3406
Levy County: (352) 486-5140
Union County: (386) 496-2932

For ways to help a Domestic Violence Victim, visit https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/i-need-help-for-someone-else/helping-domestic-violence-victims/

09/29/2026

𝙂𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝘽𝙄

On September 28, 2026, Gainesville Police Department Detective, Kelvin Mattair, was arrested by the FBI. Mattair is currently facing eight charges related to obstruction of a criminal investigation and illegal interception of communications. Brian Kramer, State Attorney, joined Chief Nelson Moya of the Gainesville Police Department and Daniel Dunn of the Federal Bureau of Investigation at a press conference addressing the arrest.

09/23/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞!

Yesterday was a special day as Brian Kramer, State Attorney, swore Noelle Mercer into the Eighth Judicial Circuit as an Assistant State Attorney! We are excited to have her serving in our Alachua County Office, and we can't wait to see all the great things she will do!

09/17/2026

𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔!

It is time for our Annual First Responder Tailgate Luncheon! Join us on October 23rd as we celebrate and thank you! We can’t wait to see you!

09/07/2026

Have a safe and happy Labor Day