St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2026-
Date of original release: 06-02-26

Body found in water near Grandview Boat Ramp

Release posted on 06-02-26 at 10:26 AM

St. Petersburg police are on the scene of a body discovered in the water near Grandview Boat Ramp in the 3700 to 3800 blocks of 6th Street South.

Based on a preliminary investigation, the body is believed to be that of a 66-year-old man who was reported missing about 9 p.m. Monday.

The investigation is in its early stages and is being investigated as a possible suicide. However, the Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing.

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