Remembering Jessica Antolini

New at 10, the Safety Harbor community is remembering the life of a woman who died tragically last month. Investigators say Jessica Antolini was shot by her boyfriend. And tonight, some of Jessica's loved ones shared their memories of her and showed their support for victims of domestic violence. If you knew Jessica, you knew her smile, you knew her kindness, the way she made people feel welcome and cared for. The memories of Jessica Antolini brought smiles. Jess was the biggest goofball. Quirky in all the best ways. It was impossible to not have a great time whenever we hung out, and her humor was the kind that kept all of us laughing. And tears. Her life was taken away, a life that was not supposed to go out. The tightly knit community of Safety Harbor celebrated the life of Jessica at the VFW post 10093, a place where she spent a lot of her time. Investigators say Jessica was shot and killed outside a bar last month by her boyfriend, Christopher Dodge Smith. She was in the process of leaving her toxic relationship. The night she ended it is when she was intact. But the 30 year old is remembered for how she lived. When I think about Jess, I think about her laugh and the pure energy she brought into our lives. She was the kind of friend you could tell absolutely anything to without ever feeling judged. She had this gift for making life feel lighter, even when things were tough for her. From a celebration of life to a memorial that continues to grow at the intersection of Main Street and Ninth Avenue South. On Sunday evening, the VFW unveiled a bench that will be dedicated to Jessica. And Jessica's loved ones wore purple ribbons close to their hearts. It's the color of domestic violence awareness. She would want us to leave you with this message. If you or anyone you know suffers from abuse, verbal or physical, please know you are not alone. We are here for you and we care. Now, Smith is in the Pinellas County Jail charged with first-degree murder.