Jan 16, 2025 Story by: Editor
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Alexcia Cox made history as she was sworn in as the new state attorney for Palm Beach County. The ceremony took place in a courtroom in downtown West Palm Beach.
Cox becomes the first woman and the first African American to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
Having started her legal career nearly 20 years ago with the state attorney’s office, Cox has held the role of deputy chief assistant since 2019. She now leads a team of 116 prosecuting attorneys.
Chief Judge Glenn Kelley conducted the swearing-in ceremony, officially marking the beginning of Cox’s tenure as the Palm Beach County state attorney.
“This moment does not just belong to me. This is our moment,” Cox said in a heartfelt statement. “The voters in Palm Beach County gave us a blank piece of paper, and together we get to write the next chapter in the story of our office’s history. Every day when you grab your files or your laptop and you head over to court, remember that people all across Palm Beach County are looking to us for safety, for justice, for help, for restitution, for fairness.”
Addressing her team of prosecutors, Cox emphasized her commitment to justice and accountability. “I look forward to working together on holding those who commit crimes in our community accountable for their actions. We get to continue standing up for victims. We get to continue working with our law enforcement partners and community stakeholders to keep our community safe,” she stated.
Cox won the position after defeating Republican challenger Sam Stern in the November election. She succeeds Dave Aronberg, who served as Palm Beach County’s state attorney since 2013. Source: WPTV
