Jacksonville is proud of Sheriff T. K. Waters for the way he handled the active shooter information during the press conference. His countenance, words and strength gave all of us composure during this horrible tragedy.

We appreciate Sheriff Waters for not letting the media play this up as if the community as a whole is hate-filled. He stood up for Jacksonville as a community that loves each other and stated we must put politics aside.

Watch the press conference here and notice the wisdom our Sheriff displayed.