When a metal detector came to us with a badge he found buried in the woods labeled #6, it sent us on a journey to find out everything we could about its origins.

Working with local historians, we were able to trace it back to the very formation of Seminole County itself and find a living descendent of the badge’s original owner.

The Buried Badge went on to win an Emmy Award and it now has a permanent home in the Museum of Seminole County History. I really love history, so it was truly an incredible experience to be part of researching and telling this story.