Victim remembrance ceremonies: April 10 - Ocala/Inverness; April 11

~ National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 6-12, 2025 ~

State Attorney's Office, Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Marion, Lake, Citrus, Sumter and Hernando counties
April 7, 2025

Ocala, Florida - During the week of April 6-12, 2025, the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is joining with various organizations across the country to celebrate National Crime Victims' Rights Week. During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, we honor all those who have been affected by crime and recognize their courage and resilience.

Although every day our office fights to seek justice for all victims of crime, during this week, we reflect on those lives that have been forever affected and altered by criminal acts. Our office is honored to host the 36th Annual Victim Remembrance Ceremony, held once again this year in each county of our circuit, including Marion, Lake, Sumter, Hernando, and Citrus counties. Please come and join us in honoring and remembering the victims in our circuit at the following times and locations:

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 12:00 pm noon
Marion County Courthouse, 110 NW 1 Ave., Ocala, Florida 34475

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 3:00 pm
Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, Florida 34450

Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 pm noon
Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, Florida 34601

Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 pm noon
Lake County Courthouse, 550 W. Main St., Tavares, Florida 32778

Friday, April 11, 2025, 2:00 pm
Sumter County Courthouse, 215 E. McCollum Ave., Bushnell, Florida 33513

The ceremonies, held in solemn remembrance, are a poignant tribute to the past crime victims in our community. We are deeply grateful to the families who will be joining us to honor their loved ones and share in this important event. The purpose of these ceremonies is to ensure that the victims of crime are not forgotten, that their presence continues to live on in our hearts, and that we steadfastly raise awareness about crime victims and justice within our circuit.

As we reflect on the lives lost and the impact of crime on our community, we renew our commitment to pursuing justice, supporting victims, and creating a safer, more compassionate society for everyone," said Bill Gladson, Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney.

For more information on ways we are assisting those affected by crime, visit our website at www.sao5.org and click on the Victim Services' tab up top to be redirected to our resource page on services offered, victim rights, victim input and impact statements, restitution, and other vital information.