Body found in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach Police Department investigating a body found in a wooded area.
Panama City Beach Police Department investigating a body found in a wooded area.(WJHG)
Published: May 1, 2024 at 1:38 PM CDT

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Beach Police Department confirmed to NewsChannel 7 that a dead body was found in Panama City Beach Wednesday.

We are told the body was found in the wooded area just west of Saltwater Grill on Hutchison Boulevard.

Investigators are currently working on the case. Officials say they are unable to release any more information at this time.

NewsChannel 7 has a reporter headed to the scene.