A Kentucky father will be able to celebrate Christmas with his daughter for the first time in 43 years, and it was all thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip from Florida.

Up to $60,000 in reward money from the FBI and the New York Police Department's Crime Stoppers program was offered for tips leading to a break in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday it may have found the body of a man who was last seen by his family in September.

Deputies responded to the shooting around 11:30 p.m. on North Orange Street near Webster Elementary School.

It’s been 20 years since First Coast Crime Stoppers was created in our area, and over the last two decades, the anonymous crime-fighting tool has paid out more than $1.1 million in reward money and helped bring closure to so many local families.

Dawson received the 2022 Flagler County “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award from Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida during their annual banquet Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway.

Crime Stoppers contacted the Baker County Sheriff’s Office this week to add an additional $3,000 to the current $5,000 Florida Sheriffs’ Association Criminal Apprehension Assistance Program (FSA CAAP) reward.

The reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution in the killing of a St. Johns County father in Jacksonville Beach has been increased to $55,000, according to his widow.

The deadly shootings of two teenagers in Bunnell this year are believed to be linked, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said Friday.

Police are searching for a driver who hit a mother and her 10-year-old son on the Westside Wednesday while they were crossing the street in front of a school bus.

A 40-year-old man is shot Sunday morning at a hotel on Airport Road has died, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man is dead after a shooting that police said took place around 2 a.m. Sunday on Lane Avenue.

Two people were killed in a shooting early Sunday at an apartment complex in Arlington, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Information about crime-fighting and prevention initiatives will now be on display in tax collector offices across the state, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Wednesday.

A man died Sunday night after being he was hit by a vehicle on Cleveland Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Just over a week after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help locating a man wanted on drug charges, police announced Monday that he had been found.

With murders increasing in parts of Florida, rewards for tips resulting in homicide arrests can now reach $9,500, up from $5,000, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Wednesday. “Florida has experienced historic crime rate lows. But unfortunately, we have seen in certain parts of our state significant increases in murders,” Moody said during a news conference at the Orlando Police Department. The 27 Crime Stopper organizations in the state have been offering rewards between $1,000 and $5,000 for anonymous tips that provide information leading to arrests. AdAccording to Moody’s office, murders in Florida went up 16% in the first six months of 2020, with some of the highest rates found in Broward, Duval and Orange counties.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At 11:15 p.m. Friday night, Jacksonville police received a call about a shooting and found a man dead at the Magnolia Terrace apartments on Hyde Park Road. Homicide detectives said the man, shot several times, was on the ground in the courtyard between two buildings. He was pronounced dead at the scene. JSO asks anyone with information about the ongoing murder investigation and anyone else involved to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or JSO at 904-630-0500. The city reported 176 homicides in 2020 -- a record high for the last two decades.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In the four weeks since Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announced a revival of the gun bounty program, Crime Stoppers has received 23 tips, paid out one $1,000 reward and a second has been approved. While the program has existed for 14 years, Crime Stoppers Executive Director Wyllie Hodges said tips in the month since Williams relaunched the program there has been a 60% increase in tips. Since the gun bounty program was created, Crime Stoppers has received 3,079 tips which led to 375 arrests and 443 guns taken off the streets. About $261,000 in reward money has been paid. Callers to 866-845-TIPS can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

There’s a new option on the table for Floridians who wish to share crime tips without compromising their anonymity. On Thursday, Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers (FACS) unveiled a first-of-its-kind anonymous tip line that works no matter where in the state the tipster is calling from. Now, all tipsters have to do is dial **TIPS (**8477) and they’ll be connected with the local Crime Stoppers office in the region they’re calling from. During a news conference in Tampa, Moody expressed optimism that the tip line would build on Crime Stoppers' track record of helping police solve open cases. “The network of 27 Crime Stoppers chapters serving Florida is excited about implementing this new technology,” added Frank Brunner, president of the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers and executive director for Manatee County Crime Stoppers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Its been more than a month since two men were shot and killed while working on a cellphone tower on Jacksonvilles Westside. Phillip Harley, 37, and Michael Thomas, 35, were gunned down in June while working overnight at a tower off Firestone Road and Morse Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. According to police on-scene, Harley and Thomas got to work around 10:00 p.m. June 17 to do repair work on the tower and install batteries. No new information has been provided at this time, though the reward through Crime Stoppers has been raised to $4,000. He was on his job and worked trying to support his family, Larry Harley said.

Published: May 26, 2020, 6:27 am Updated: May 26, 2020, 7:45 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a man died after a vehicle crash on W. Beaver Street. A spokesperson said the man was taken to the hospital when responders first arrived on the scene but succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. JSO did not say how many vehicles were involved in the crash, provide details on how the crash might have happened, or give the man’s identity. Investigators were notified of the crash and are asking anyone with information to contact the JSO at 630-0500, Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

Published: May 12, 2020, 10:06 pm Updated: May 13, 2020, 7:07 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man after a deadly shooting on Tropic Drive in East Arlington. Police arrested Pedro Navarro, 48, and charged him with murder. The shooting occurred on April 24. The man shot, who was not identified, died at a hospital during emergency surgery. Anyone with additional information in the shooting was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who they say wanted for kidnapping, fleeing a law enforcement officer, domestic battery and reckless driving. Patrick Felton, 39, is described as a black male with facial hair. Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or by email at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Days after asking for help to track down a sexual predator they said failed to comply with court-ordered requirements, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced it had taken the man into custody. JSO asked for help Friday evening in tracking down convicted sexual predator Samuel Plant. According to the Sheriff's Office, a warrant was issued Wednesday for Plant for failure to comply with sexual predator requirements. Police did not indicate what specific requirements Plant was accused of violating. They announced this week that Plant was taken into custody Tuesday, and thanked the community for sharing the information.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The remains of a 3-year-old child found in a Birmingham, Alabama, landfill are believed to belong to Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, a child who had been missing for a little more than a week, police said. 'It only takes a split second'Police believe the kidnapping was something Stallworth and Brown thought about and acted upon and they found an opportunity to take the young child, Smith said Tuesday. "This young child has definitely sent a message across that nation that we all must be diligent to protect them all." Kamille and another 3-year-old child are also seen in the video, recorded the night she disappeared, according to police Chief Patrick Smith. He asked residents of the apartment complex Kamille was taken from to come forward with any cell phone video that may be helpful.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man shot at a Westside home on Friday has life-threatening injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported. A man told News4Jax his kids were at the home during the shooting. According to JSO, in a separate incident from August 2017, a deadly officer involved shooting happened at this same home. JSO said two officers responded to the home and were shot trying to rescue three women inside from a gunman. One of the officers was shot in both hands and the other officer was shot in the stomach.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on Sappho Avenue near Four Corners Park in Murray Hill just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday. They were transported to a local hospital with what police described as serious but not life-threatening injuries. Neighbor James Milton told News4Jax reporter Brittany Muller he was woken up by the sound of five or six gunshots. Aggravated battery detectives took over the investigation and ask anyone with additional information to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for two men after a robbery on Jacksonville's Westside. Police said the duo robbed a business on 103rd Street near the intersection of Hillman Drive. According to the police, one of the men displayed a firearm. There was no information as to when the robbery took place. If you recognize either of the people in the photos, call 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for two men after a robbery on Jacksonville's Westside. Police said the duo robbed a business on 103rd Street near the intersection of Hillman Drive. According to the police, one of the men displayed a firearm. There was no information as to when the robbery took place. If you recognize either of the people in the photos, call 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Four people were hit by gunfire early Sunday morning when someone fired multiple shots into the air at a large party on Clemente Drive, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Just before 2 a.m. the four victims took themselves to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. JSO: an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds in the air at a large party on Clemente Drive injuring 4 people who drove themselves to hospital. Woman says her 18 y/o sister + 19 y/o cousin are victims "they never been in nothing like this before it's crazy." JSO's Aggravated Battery Unit is investigating the scene and asks anyone with further information call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man has life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash on Jacksonville's Westside. All westbound lanes of Normand Boulevard near Truman Avenue were blocked, while the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office investigated. The road was reopened just after 1 a.m.News4Jax has learned when deputies arrived, the car was gone. There is no vehicle description, but if you know anything that can help investigators call JSO or Crime Stoppers. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Alexader Brown, 20, arrested in Daytona Beach on charges of armed home invasion and grand theft in Palm CoastPALM COAST, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said a man they consider armed and dangerous has just been taken into custody by the Daytona Police Department. An arrest warrant was issued for Brown for home invasion robbery with a firearm and grand theft. Detectives said Brown lives in Daytona Beach and has a history of run-ins with law enforcement officers, including being taken into custody under the Baker Act. Investigators said two days later he was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after being accused of assaulting the officer during his stay in the hospital. "This is a dangerous guy who doesn't think twice about using violence to get what he wants," Sheriff Rick Staly said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 26-year-old man shot just before midnight on Labelle Street just off Normandy Boulevard drove himself to UF Health Jacksonville, according to a report by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. A witness told News4Jax there were up to 10 gunshots in front of an apartment at Valencia Way, formerly known as Eureka Gardens. Police called found several shell casings, but no victim only to learn Kevin Bush had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound. Officers ask anyone with any additional information to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to a hit-and-run crash on Barnett Street just after 1 a.m. Saturday. When officers arrived on scene, they found a pedestrian lying in the road. JFRD transported the pedestrian to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Traffic Homicide and Crime Scene Unit Detectives took over the investigation, but there were no witnesses at the scene. Police ask anyone with additional information that may lead to the the arrest of the driver to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - While police responding to a ShotSpotter notification of gunfire Friday night on McConihe Street in Northwest Jacksonville, a man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said officers arriving at the scene just after 9:30 p.m. found a vehicle and home had been shot, but no one injured. While officers were still investigating, a victim showed up at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police are asking anyone with information on this shooting to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Surveillance video and expert analysis seems to indicate Wednesday night's shooting of two women in the Hillcrest neighborhood on the Westside was not random. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was called about 9 p.m. to Woodcrest Road, where they found two women between the ages of 20 and 30 shot. The video shows a dark car traveling down Woodcrest Road, and according to the neighbor, the two women were inside. "They're being followed by that white car right there," he said, pointing to a white, four-door car following closely behind the dark car. Seconds later, the white car sped off in the direction from which it came.