- February 1, 2026
Flagler School of Dance members perform “Dance in the Graveyards,” choreographed by Jose Soto and Jeanna Reiter, during a recital on Saturday, June 9, at the Flagler Auditorium. Photo by Paige Wilson
Veteran Edward Beier, of the American Legion Post 115, salutes as the Matanzas High School JROTC presents the colors. Veterans were recognized at the city of Palm Coast’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park on Mon
Ian Gray, as Riff Raff, is framed by Palm Coast resident Angela Young during a dress rehearsal of City Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” Photo by Paige Wilson
Jen Brueggen, hospital volunteer, holds Seafoam before the sea turtle release held by the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience in Marineland on Aug. 14 at River to Sea Preserve. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast resident Aurora Purdy, 9, gets a running start for the rescue race during the USLA Regional Competition at Flagler Beach. Photo by Paige Wilson
Joe Golan has been lovingly dubbed “The Bike Man,” as he volunteers much of his time to fix donated bikes for nonprofits Christmas Comes True, the Sheltering Tree and the Family Life Center. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office honor guard member Deputy George Bender stands in formation during an annual Law Enforcement Remembrance on May 18. Photo by Paige Wilson
Junior Elana Sobhani sings as the villain, Ursula, while her eels Jetsam, played by William Raszl, and Flotsam, played by Isabella Scarcella, join in. Photo by Paige Wilson
Children dive during the chicken race at the 63rd-annual Cracker Day, a Flagler County tradition on March 31. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast Fire Department firefighter/EMT Junelle Steward lets the Class 2 Seat Harness support her during her first practice with the new gear. Photo by Paige Wilson
Nereyda Campos throws a snowball up in the air during the first Snowfest in Flagler County on March 10. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler Palm Coast High School senior Veronika Gouch and sophomore Alyssa Santore lead the Stand with Parkland activists over the Flagler Beach bridge on March 2 in response to the February shooting in South Florida. Photo by Paig
Flagler County Fire Rescue’s Noah Hunt helps county firefighter Jimmy Melady into the bedroom of the training house, as the scenario is a 2 a.m. house fire where victims would most likely be in the bedroom. Photo by Paige Wilson
Paul C. Pritchard is surrounded by some of his military honors, his new book “A Young Man In War: Vietnam Phoenix Advisor and A Survivor’s Tale,” a stack of books he’s contributed to, and nature memorabilia. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler County Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic Andy Thomas wears his uniform while running the Pink Army 5K on Oct. 14 at Florida Hospital Flagler. Photo by Paige Wilson
From community events like Cracker Day and Snowfest, to newsworthy moments like the "Stand with Parkland" march and Veterans Day ceremonies, 2018 has been a year to remember in Flagler County.
Take a look at the Observer's Photos of the Year, by Community Editor Paige Wilson.
