Manatee deputies investigating after body found in burning vehicle, sheriff says
Deputies are investigating a death after finding a body in a burning vehicle in Parrish early Wednesday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
The agency said it was notified around 2:20 a.m. of a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of the Fort Hamer Park Boat Ramp, where deputies arrived to find a person dead inside.
Sheriff’s office spokesperson Melissa Conway said investigators have found no signs of foul play.
The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details were immediately released.
This story was originally published September 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM.
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