Community members are mourning the loss of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in a devastating house fire in Margate on Thursday afternoon.
Relatives say Gianni Jackson, a student at Margate Middle School, had recently moved to South Florida and was known for his bright smile and kind heart. His former teacher, Sarah Thomas, remembered him as a special student with a magnetic personality.
“Oh my God, this was the sweetest kid anyone could ever meet,” Thomas said. “Gianni was a kid that would fill up a room with his smile. Had the biggest smile.”
Thomas said Gianni quickly became popular among classmates and stood out for his joyful nature…