Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies came together during this state-wide torch run to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Florida.

Gaven Smith, who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the February 2020 shooting death of a 16-year-old West Nassau High School student, was sentenced Friday to 15 years behind bars.

Gaven Smith was charged with third-degree murder in the Feb. 24, 2020, death of Trent Fort, who deputies said was shot while in a car with four other students in the Spring Lake Estates neighborhood off Lem Turner Road.

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A year after Trent Fort was shot and killed in Callahan, close friends, family and loved ones gathered for a peaceful candlelight vigil in his memory. Wednesday’s somber occasion was reminiscent of when more than 100 people filled West Nassau High School’s stadium, holding candles to remember the 16-year-old. During the vigil, some wore a shirt that read “Trenton 21.” Twenty-one was Fort’s football jersey number. Others wore shirts that read “#Forever21.″GALLERY: Photos from vigil honoring Trent Fort“I’m elated. “It not only shook the family, but it also shook the community as well.”AdPhotos from vigil honoring life of Trent Fort (News4Jax.com)The football player, his mother said, would have been a junior in 2021.

The mother of a 16-year-old West Nassau High School football player who was shot and killed last February is giving back in his honor. “He was a giver in life, and he’s continued to give after life,” said Paige Hall, the mother of Trent Fort. “The foundation is geared toward giving athletes scholarships, helping athletic departments financially to maybe building field houses, buying equipment,” Hall said. AdHall said the foundation is already providing scholarships to two West Nassau High School students. For more information about the Trent Fort 4 Ever 21 Foundation, visit fortstrong.org.

The mother of a 16-year-old West Nassau High School football player who was shot and killed last February is giving back in his honor. “He was a giver in life, and he’s continued to give after life,” said Paige Hall, the mother of Trent Fort. “The foundation is geared toward giving athletes scholarships, helping athletic departments financially to maybe building field houses, buying equipment,” Hall said. AdHall said the foundation is already providing scholarships to two West Nassau High School students. For more information about the Trent Fort 4 Ever 21 Foundation, visit fortstrong.org.

Jackson Rowell is a senior and captain of the wrestling team at West Nassau High School. Jackson is also a defensive end and tight end on the football, having made the All-Academic state team. Jackson currently has a 4.5 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Future Business Leaders of America. He volunteers with local food and clothing drives.

More than 200 West Nassau High School students were quarantined last week after roughly 20 classmates tested positive for COVID-19, the Nassau County School District confirmed Tuesday. “West Nassau did have around 20 students test positive, which resulted in just over 200 students being quarantined,” Assistant Superintendent Mark Durham told News4Jax in an emailed statement. According to figures provided by the district, the district saw 41 new positive tests last week, 34 of them among students. Because of that, 346 students and six staff who had close contact with the infected individuals were placed in quarantine. It’s unclear if the district will close the high school temporarily in light of the rash of new cases.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Evidence against one of two 17-year-olds accused in the shooting death of their West Nassau High School classmate earlier this year shows the father of the teen accused of firing the fatal shot had warned his son to stop hanging around with the other teen. Gaven Smith and Ashton Riggs are charged in the Feb. 24 death of 16-year-old Trent Fort. “As soon as he opened the door, he struck me in the face,” Smith can be heard saying. Deputies wrote that one of them punched Smith and Smith fired a single shot, hitting Fort, who later died at a hospital. Smith took marijuana, cash and a wallet and ran away, giving everything but the wallet to Riggs.

Chaz Davis is on the football and weightlifting teams at West Nassau High School. He volunteers as a junior coach for the Pop Warner Football League in Callahan, teaching football to young players. Chaz currently has a 3.2 GPA.

Dawson Larsen was the starting pitcher on the West Nassau High School baseball team. He was a Beta Club member and volunteered at the Catty Shack Ranch. Dawson has received an academic scholarship to the University of Florida and graduated with a 4.6 GPA.

CALLAHAN, Fla. – Two teenagers arrested shortly after a 16-year-old West Nassau High School student was shot and killed earlier this year are facing new, adult charges. The Sheriff’s Office said Trent Fort was shot in the chest after getting into a confrontation during a drug deal after school on Feb. 24. He was arrested shortly after Fort’s murder at a McDonald’s in Callahan and his brother was tracked to a wooded area in the Spring Lakes Estates neighborhood. Fort’s parents said they’ve never met the teens, but they learned who they were on the day of the shooting. “I’m pretty positive that there will be more arrests, and I’m just waiting on it,” said Paige Hall, Fort’s mother.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people died after an tree fell on an SUV on the Northside just before noon Thursday, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue confirmed. The oak tree fell across the road, striking the car mid-drive. The West Nassau High School athletic director told News4Jax that Carrie Higginbotham, a math teacher at the school, died in the crash. She said that the 37-year-old’s father was also in the SUV and died. The high school posted on Facebook:Drivers following behind the car say they were horrified.

Three and a half months after a West Nassau High School football player was shot and killed, his family is still desperately seeking answers. John Phillips, the family’s attorney, said the Sheriff’s Office told him it’s waiting to get it right. The Sheriff’s Office never identified them, but the family and Phillips said the suspected shooter also went to West Nassau High. The family believes race played a part in the death of their son, who was biracial. One of the other teens called 911 as they drove Fort to West Nassau High -- about 8 minutes away -- to meet a rescue unit.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nassau County’s high schools are planning to hold graduation ceremonies this summer, assuming social distancing rules are lifted by then. On Thursday, the Nassau County School District released a tentative plan to let seniors graduate in person in late June — or mid-July if the first option falls through. Under the tentative plan, the county’s high schools would graduate the week of June 22 with the ceremonies being held at 9 a.m. throughout the week at each school’s football field. Here’s the schedule:June 22: Fernandina Beach High SchoolJune 23: West Nassau High SchoolJune 24: Hilliard Middle-Senior High SchoolJune 25: Yulee High SchoolIf it rains on any of those days, the school’s graduation would be moved to 7 p.m. the same day. The contingency schedule is as follows:July 13: Fernandina Beach High SchoolJuly 14: West Nassau High SchoolJuly 15: Hilliard Middle-Senior High SchoolJuly 16: Yulee High SchoolAdditional details about these events are expected to be released by the schools.

CALLAHAN, Fla. – Friends, family and classmates gathered on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to Trent Fort, the West Nassau High School football player who died in a shooting. Funeral services began at 11 a.m. at Callahan First Baptist Church, which is across the street from the high school. “He didn’t deserve this, and these people here -- I have no words for West Nassau and the town of Callahan. The shooting triggered additional security measures at West Nassau High School throughout the week. We extend our deepest sympathy and support to the student’s family.

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Close friends, family and fellow students got together Thursday night to remember the life of a 16-year-old West Nassau High School football player who died in a shooting. Investigators said Trent Fort was shot and killed in Callahan on Monday afternoon. Candles filled the stadium of the high school, where many say he’ll be remembered as being a great person both on and off the field. “He didn’t deserve this, and these people here -- I have no words for West Nassau and the town of Callahan. Investigators say Fort was shot and killed in the Spring Lake Estates Neighborhood on Monday afternoon.

CALLAHAN, Fla. – West Nassau High School students again arrived to increased security on campus Wednesday, two days after a 16-year-old student was shot and killed off campus during what authorities described as a drug deal. Nassau County Undersheriff Roy Henderson said the increased law enforcement presence and security measures will continue for the rest of the week. A memorial at West Nassau High School for a slain 16-year-old football player (WJXT)The school sent an updated message to parents on Tuesday, letting them know students’ bookbags, purses and other personal belongings would again be searched Wednesday as they entered school. Deadly shootingHenderson said a news conference Tuesday that the 16-year-old West Nassau student was shot in the chest after getting into a confrontation during a drug deal Monday afternoon. RELATED | Mom, pastor call teen shot & killed amazing young manHenderson said the victim and shooter go to school together at West Nassau High.

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CALLAHAN, Fla. – A 16-year-old West Nassau High School football player got into a confrontation during a drug deal Monday afternoon before he was shot and killed, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said. One of the other teens called 911 as they drove Fort to West Nassau High School -- about 8 minutes away -- to meet the rescue unit. Henderson said the victim and shooter go to school together at West Nassau High. Security was increased Tuesday at West Nassau High School after a deadly shooting off campus Monday afternoon. (WJXT)Increased security at high schoolStudents at West Nassau High School arrived to increased security Tuesday, and Henderson said that will continue for the rest of the week.

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NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A 16-year-old West Nassau High School football player died after being shot Monday, several family members and close friends told News4Jax. The teen was driven to West Nassau High School -- about 8 minutes away -- and then transported to a hospital in critical condition, the spokeswoman said. Malik Green said he spoke with his friend, Fort, in the parking lot after school -- about an hour before the shooting. “Most” of the three involved went to West Nassau High, the spokeswoman said. It’s unclear why the 16-year-old was taken to the high school after the shooting, but the spokeswoman said at least four people were in a car with the victim.

Blayze Padgett honored as All-Star AthletePublished: February 15, 2020, 8:50 amBlayze Padgett is on the football team at West Nassau High School. Blayze is a member of the BETA Club and the School Anti-Bullying Group. He volunteers with the Callahan Athletic Association helping with the youth football program. Blayze currently has a 4.6 GPA.

Haley Love is a cheerleader at West Nassau High School and is a three-time FHSAA state champion, as well as a national and world champion. Haley is the senior class chaplain, a member of the National Honor Society, Teens...

Haley Love is a cheerleader at West Nassau High School and is a three-time FHSAS state, national and world champion. Haley is the senior class chaplain, a member of the National Honor Society, Teens for Change, AVID and the Beta Club. She currently has a 3.8 GPA. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.