A body found in the Sun 'n Lakes subdivision Monday afternoon is being treated as a homicide.
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office found the body in the undeveloped eastern portion of the subdivision, according to a press release. The victim is listed as a white male of apparent Hispanic origin. At this time, the victim has not been positively identified.
Detective Sgt. Darin Hood said no other information on the investigation is being released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office's Criminal Investigations Unit at (863) 402-7250. Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward are asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-TIPS (8477).

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