Human remains have been discovered in southwest Marion County, and Marion County Sheriff's Office officials on Oct. 18 said they are assisting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in this death investigation.

The sheriff's office Facebook page says the remains were discovered in the 3200 block of Southwest 27th Circle in Marion Oaks.

The post states that about 2 p.m. on Oct. 17, deputies were called to the scene after receiving information about remains possibly on the property. Deputies and other personnel searched the area and found human remains.

The post says: "There is no evidence to suggest that the remains are related to any active MCSO case."

Sheriff's officials added: "This is an ongoing FDLE investigation, therefore further information will be released in conjunction wit

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