REPORTER THERE TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT THOSE ARRESTS. ALSO BREAKING RIGHT NOW, WE JUST LEARNED THAT SOUTH TRAIL FIRE DISTRICT HAS FIRED ITS CHIEF. THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS HAD A MEETING TODAY. >> THEY VOTED TO FIRE JEAN ROGERS. WE KN
South Trail Fire Chief Gene Rogers fired following an investigation
Updated: 5:03 PM EST Nov 12, 2025
South Trail Fire Chief Gene Rogers was fired after a special meeting was held on Wednesday by fire district commissioners.According to fire officials, Rogers was terminated without cause, effective immediately following the outcome of an investigation.Gulf Coast News has reached out to South Trail Fire for more information on the nature of the investigation.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
South Trail Fire Chief Gene Rogers was fired after a special meeting was held on Wednesday by fire district commissioners.
According to fire officials, Rogers was terminated without cause, effective immediately following the outcome of an investigation.
Gulf Coast News has reached out to South Trail Fire for more information on the nature of the investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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