Sheriff

Man Drowns Off Amelia Island Near Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Officials say a man drowned off Amelia Island.
 
Sheriff Bill Leeper told The Florida Times-Union that the man was pulled from the surf just south of The Ritz-Carlton hotel about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
 
The man's identity hasn't been released.
 
No further details were immediately available.

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