Woman’s body found in Biscayne Bay near Julia Tuttle Causeway, Miami police say

David Goodhue

A woman’s body was found floating in Biscayne Bay near the Julia Tuttle Causeway Tuesday morning, Miami police said.

The body was reported to police and Miami Fire Rescue around 10:50 a.m. at 856 NE 36th St., said Officer Kiara Delva, a police department spokeswoman.

Delva said the person is “a Hispanic white female,” but did not have any other information.

“The investigation into the circumstances remains ongoing,” she said.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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