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K9 Ace honored for valor after Polk shooting

Polk County honors K9 Ace with a Commendation for Valor after he was shot multiple times on duty and lost a leg.
WHO: Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 Ace; Polk County Board of Commissioners; Polk County deputies
WHAT: K9 Ace receives a Commendation for Valor for actions during an Aug. 6 incident where he was shot and lost his left front leg
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: Ace was shot multiple times while helping deputies during an Aug. 6 incident, sustaining serious injury while protecting lives.

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