The Weather Authority says light winds, humid air, and warm temperatures will yet again lead to the development of patchy fog across Southwest Florida Sunday morning. Young entrepreneurs in Naples are gearing up to showcase their talents at the Naples Youth Business Fair. Lehigh Senior High School boys basketball coach BJ Edwards is leading his alma matter to its best season in five years. The Weather Authority says a mild and humid start across Southwest Florida will lead to a warm afternoon with highs above average in the low 80s.
Art lovers have a reason to celebrate as the 25th anniversary of ArtFest kicked off in downtown Fort Myers. Rogelio Prestol, accused of killing his wife, remains in custody and is barred from seeing his children until his murder trial begins. Five robbery investigations over the last two months are all linked to one man. In every case, deputies say Jauron Bryan used a gun and got away. The violent crime spree goes back several weeks to a robbery in March at the Advanced Auto Parts on 8th Street.
Deputies say Bryan asked a clerk to look up parts on a computer, then pulled a gun on him. On April 15, Bryan is accused of hitting the Advanced Auto Parts on Sunshine Boulevard, forcing customers to the front of the store with a semi-automatic gun. Authorities say he threatened workers then took off with cash. Reports say Bryan, again wielding a gun, stuffed eleven cell phones and cash from a safe at the Metro PCS on 8th Street.
According to officials, Bryan became bolder after that. They say he even robbed a Family Dollar on a busy Saturday in broad daylight. As robbery detectives followed up on leads, an anonymous tip came in to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers identifying Bryan as a possible suspect.
Detectives showed photo lineups to witnesses, many of whom were able to identify Bryan as the person that committed the armed robberies. As additional information and evidence was uncovered, detectives located and subsequently arrested Bryan for the five armed robberies. The investigation continues as detectives look into whether Bryan is responsible for other armed robberies in the area.
