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Body found near roadway in Florida, investigation underway

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FLORIDA — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found Wednesday morning in Lake County.

Deputies responded to reports of a body discovered in a grassy area along State Road 429 near State Road 46 and Sleepy Bear Lane.

Multiple Lake County emergency agencies arrived at the scene, where a person was located and pronounced dead.

Detectives and crime scene investigators remain on scene as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

As the investigation continues, State Road 46 is closed to traffic between Cypress Mill and Sleepy Bear Lane.

Officials have not released the identity of the person found or any additional details. The investigation remains ongoing.