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Florida s move to almost double reward money to those whose anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers statewide lead to an arrest in certain murder cases could be a boon, according to Jacksonville s volunteer tip line group. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the increase this week, saying the maximum allowable award amount can now go from $5,000 to $9,500 for tips that pan out. There are 27 Crime Stopper organizations statewide. I am hopeful this increased award amount will incentivize more Floridians with knowledge of murder cases to anonymously come forward, she said. Money talks, said Wyllie Hodges, executive director of First Coast Crime Stoppers that now offers up to $3,000 for tips that lead to arrests. ....
Florida s Crime Stoppers tip line gets increased reward for homicides Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the increase this week, saying the maximum allowable award amount can now go from $5,000 to $9,500 for tips. Credit: AP Attorney general Ashley Moody speaks at a pre-legislative news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon) Author: Florida Times-Union, Dan Scanlan Published: 9:02 PM EST February 25, 2021 Updated: 9:12 PM EST February 25, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla Florida s move to almost double reward money to those whose anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers statewide lead to an arrest in certain murder cases could be a boon, according to Jacksonville s volunteer tip line group. ....