STEINHATCHEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A local community showing how much they care through a fundraiser to support a Taylor County Sheriff’s deputy that was shot on the job.

Dozens of people from Taylor County spent their day at Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee to support deputy Troy Anderson.

“It’s to let them know that we’re here for them.”

Crystal Pesek is one of the many people who felt it was important to show her support for Deputy Troy Anderson.

“Everything that they do is important to us and with the family every body needs moral support.”