In response to requests, please see the statement attributable to Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam:
“I mourn, along with the rest of the country, for those who lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High and their loved ones, and out of respect for their families and those suffering as a result of this tragedy, I’m working with bill sponsors to postpone consideration of the legislative proposal related to the licensing process.
“While the shooter would not have even been eligible for a concealed weapon license and clearly had a troubled past that indicated serious mental health issues, the focus now should be on mental health and how we protect our children.
“All of us have an obligation to notify authorities when we see the behavior that this killer exhibited online and in school.”
