Eric Paul Akridge, 50, of Keystone Heights, Florida, was last seen May 3, 2021. He was known to spend time in several nearby communities including Keystone Heights, Starke, Melrose, Hampton, Raiford, Hawthorne, Gainesville and Jacksonville.

Family members grew concerned because Akridge had a history of heart disease and, days before he vanished, left a cryptic, alarming message with his sister saying he feared for his life. He did have an outstanding arrest warrant at the time, but family members say the charges were minor and do not explain his disappearance. A substantial reward has been offered and law enforcement continues to investigate, but few concrete leads have emerged.

If anyone saw Eric Akridge after May 3, 2021, or has information about his movements in the communities named, please contact local authorities or First Coast Crime Stoppers.