Major road closure in Ocala due to death investigation

Ocala police have closed a significant stretch of SW 3rd Street, impacting traffic flow as they investigate a death near the 500 block.

OCALA, Fla. — Ocala police have closed a significant stretch of SW 3rd Street, impacting traffic flow as they investigate a death near the 500 block.

The road closure, expected to last several hours, has prompted authorities to urge motorists to seek alternate routes.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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