Body Found in West Palm Beach Waterway

Police investigating discovery in Intracoastal Waterway

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:10pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of an unidentifiable object related to the crime scene, such as a piece of evidence or a crime-related object, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The discovery of a body in the Intracoastal Waterway has sparked a police investigation in West Palm Beach.West Palm Beach Today

West Palm Beach police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Intracoastal Waterway on Tuesday. The discovery was reported to authorities, who are now working to determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Why it matters

The Intracoastal Waterway is a popular recreational area in West Palm Beach, and any discovery of a body in the water raises concerns about public safety and potential criminal activity in the community.

The details

Few details have been released about the body that was found in the Intracoastal Waterway. Police are currently investigating the scene and working to gather more information about the identity of the deceased and the cause of death.

  • The body was discovered on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

West Palm Beach Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the discovery of the body in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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What’s next

Police have not yet released any information about potential suspects or a timeline for when more details about the incident may be available to the public.

The takeaway

This discovery in the Intracoastal Waterway has raised concerns in the West Palm Beach community, and residents will be closely watching for updates from the police investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident.