POLK COUNTY, Florida — Nearly 18 months ago, two Polk County (Florida) deputies were "ambushed" and shot by a sovereign citizen , leaving them both with serious injuries.

Deputy Craig Smith and Lieutenant Chad Anderson are alive "by the grace of God," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in the days after the shooting.

Smith returned to full duty six months after the shooting, and on Thursday — more than a year later — Anderson was officially welcomed back to work for the first time.

The sheriff's office posted a video on social media, showing deputies and other law enforcement officials, including Sheriff Grady Judd, giving their applause as Anderson entered the room. For now, he'll be on "light duty" work.

"Even though it's not all the way there, I'm glad to be back. Definitely b

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