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Woman's body found in St. Johns River under Acosta Bridge

Update: Jacksonville Fire and Rescue confirmed a body was found in the water on Wednesday afternoon. Police are currently investigating.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This story was updated as of 5:14 p.m. June 7.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue confirmed a body was found in the St. Johns River near the Acosta Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. 

At 4 p.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office addressed the public about the investigation.

Police responded to the 500 block of Water Street and located a Black woman's body. JFRD and the JSO Marine Unit responded and were able to recover the body.

JSO is working to identify the victim.

Police said at this time, they did not find an identifying items she may have been carrying.

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