Orange County

Man’s body found near lake in downtown Orlando’s Thornton Park neighborhood

ORLANDO, Fla. — A death investigation is underway in Thornton Park.

Orlando police said they are investigating a death near the intersection of Summerlin Avenue and Mariposa Street near Lake Olive.

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Officers said the victim is an adult male and that there are no obvious signs of foul play.

Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.