TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Leon County Sheriff’s Office gained a new member Wednesday afternoon.
Thirteen-year-old “DJ” Daniel from Houston, Texas, was officially sworn in as an honorary deputy and officer by law enforcement agencies across the Big Bend, including the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
Local and state leaders, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, attended Wednesday’s special ceremony.
The 13-year-old has been battling brain and spinal cancer since the age of seven. However, his diagnosis has not held him back from pursuing his passions…