Remembering Ja’yhanna Johnson; Loved ones pay final respects to teen killed at partyFormer FBI agent speaks on deadly deputy-involved shooting
CLEWISTON Remembering Ja’yhanna Johnson; Loved ones pay final respects to teen killed at party A family is paying their final respects to a teen, gone too soon. Sixteen year old Ja’yhanna Johnson was a cheerleader, and had a strong sense of faith.
Former FBI agent speaks on deadly deputy-involved shooting A former FBI agent said that deputies appeared to take the steps they could before jumping to lethal force.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of school Bonita Springs residents have a little more than 200 signatures on their online petition to prevent the demolition of Bonita Springs Elementary School.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda funeral home supports community during Milton Two years ago, Hurricane Ian came and turned the Johnson Funeral Home in Punta Gorda into rubble.
FORT MYERS Drive-thru-only Starbucks enters construction phase while traffic concerns grow It looks like a construction zone for the time being, but soon it will be a one-of-a-kind Starbucks in Fort Myers.
Charlotte County releases body-cam footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting Charlotte County has released the body and dashcam video of the deputy-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Sandy Pine Drive.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to school According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Port Charlotte middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
CLEWISTON Remembering Ja’yhanna Johnson; Loved ones pay final respects to teen killed at party A family is paying their final respects to a teen, gone too soon. Sixteen year old Ja’yhanna Johnson was a cheerleader, and had a strong sense of faith.
Former FBI agent speaks on deadly deputy-involved shooting A former FBI agent said that deputies appeared to take the steps they could before jumping to lethal force.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents petitioning to stop demolition of school Bonita Springs residents have a little more than 200 signatures on their online petition to prevent the demolition of Bonita Springs Elementary School.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda funeral home supports community during Milton Two years ago, Hurricane Ian came and turned the Johnson Funeral Home in Punta Gorda into rubble.
FORT MYERS Drive-thru-only Starbucks enters construction phase while traffic concerns grow It looks like a construction zone for the time being, but soon it will be a one-of-a-kind Starbucks in Fort Myers.
Charlotte County releases body-cam footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting Charlotte County has released the body and dashcam video of the deputy-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Sandy Pine Drive.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen arrested accused of posting threat to school According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a Port Charlotte middle school student has been arrested following a school shooting threat made on TikTok.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
FORT MYERS BEACH Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to reopen after Milton shutdown Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got some exciting news from Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Camera: Truck pursuit ends in PIT maneuver and foot chase Video has been released after Collier County deputies went on a high-speed chase after spotting a stolen white Ford truck going 111 mph.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children On Thursday, the Ave Maria man who helped capture a suspect accused of threatening to kill a mother and her four children was recognized for his valiant efforts.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Alligator roams across Florida airport runway Living in Florida is learning how to deal with the unexpected, as a TikTok user records an alligator roaming across an airport runway.
A family is paying their final respects to a teen, gone too soon. Sixteen year old Ja’yhanna Johnson will never smile brightly again, but her memory lives on through those who knew and loved her as they fight for justice. Her family and loved ones held a viewing for her on Friday evening at the True Vine church in Clewiston. Her cheerleading team also joined together to do something special in her honor. They say they remember the teen for her bright smile and larger than life personality. RELATED: Clewiston teen killed by stray bullet during dance RELATED: Two arrested in Clewiston teen’s murder RELATED: Homegoing services announced for 16-year-old killed by stray bullet Homecoming is typically a time for fellowship among alumni, students and football, but this year’s annual event felt different for the Clewiston high school community. Johnson was shot and killed by a stray bullet during a party at the Harlem gardens apartment complex two weeks ago. That reality has been hard to accept for Johnson’s best friend, Emily Victoria Walker and her cousin, Tmyah Collins.“I can’t believe it. I don’t believe it,” said Collins. “I’ve been feeling a lot of mixed emotions. Some days are better than others. Nights are very hard. Days are pretty okay,” said Walker. Several days after her death, close friends and family said their goodbyes during a viewing service for Johnson. They reminisced about the positive impact she made on those around her.“She was really, like, the light of our world, you know, like, if you were going through something and you knew Jay, or had Jay in your life, like, life wasn’t that bad,” said Collins. “Jay was our bundle of sunshine. She’s always laughing, giggling. She’s the goofiest girl out of our friend group. Anytime that she’s in a room, it just lights up. She was our angel with an attitude,” said Walker Johnson had that same force on the sidelines as a cheerleader for Clewiston high.“I would say fierce. She was a very fierce cheerleader, like her voice stood out amongst us all. So like, if Jay was saying the words you knew she was saying the words,” said Collins. The words tonight are “Remember Johnson” as her teammates pay tribute to her during homecoming where she once cheered on the sidelines.“We’re bringing these shirts to the game, and where she stands at the games We have a portrait of her as well as flowers at school. Every morning we take a moment of silence for her, and tonight someone’s going to be giving a speech,” said Walker. A life gone too soon, but a name that will never be forgotten. “By the end of this, I want everyone to know her name. Like this isn’t where it stops. So, I feel honored to be able to honor her and take her through life with us. Even though she’s not here physically, we know that she’s here spiritually and in her heart,” said Walker. Johnson’s close friends and family will paying their final respects on Saturday, during her funeral at new harvest church at 2 p.m.