- March 24, 2026
Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly and his wife Debbie dancing at the 2026 Gala. Courtesy of the FCSO
The annual Sheriff's Gala is a fundraiser that supports the Flagler Sheriff's Employee Assistance Trust. Courtesy of the FCSO
The annual Sheriff's Gala is a fundraiser that supports the Flagler Sheriff's Employee Assistance Trust. Courtesy of the FCSO
Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly at the 2026 Sheriff's Gala. Courtesy of the FCSO
Sheriff Rick Staly (left) recognizes Cody Clark (right) as Citizen of the Year. Clark was instrumental in helping deputies make two arrests and recover a missing juvenile who had been kidnapped in December 2025. Photo courtesy of the FCSO
Sheriff Rick Staly recognizes C.O.P Sergeant Thomas Semon as Volunteer of the Year. Also pictured is Semon’s wife, Patricia Semon. Photo courtesy of the FCSO
Sheriff Rick Staly recognizes staff accountant Nikki Smith as Professional Support Staff of the Year. Pictured: Staly, Smith and Smith’s husband, Tim Smith. Photo courtesy of the FCSO
Sheriff Rick Staly recognizes staff accountant Nikki Smith as Professional Support Staff of the Year at the 2026 Sheriff's Gala. Pictured: Staly, Smith and Smith’s husband, Tim Smith. Photo courtesy of the FCSO
Sheriff Rick Staly recognizes Deputy Kyle Manka as the Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff of the Year. Pictured: Staly, Manka and Manka’s wife, Natasha Manka. Photo courtesy of the FCSO
FCSO Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge with wife Bede at the 2026 Flagler Sheriff's Gala. Courtesy of the FCSO
The FCSO Color Guard. Courtesy of the FCSO
The 2026 Sheriff's Gala was held on March 21, raising funds for the Flagler Sheriff's Office employees.
The Gala is the only fundraiser for the the Flagler Sheriff's Employee Assistance Trust, a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to the men and women of the FCSO during emergencies like hurricane, fire, line-of-duty death or life changing critical injury. The FSEAT was founded in 2017 by Sheriff Rick Staly.
The Gala was held at the Hammock Beach Resort with a live band. Employees, volunteers and Flagler citizens were recognized for their service over their last year.
Among those honored for their service was Cody Clark, who was given the Citizen of the Year award by Staly. Clark was instrumental in helping deputies make two arrests and recover a missing juvenile who had been kidnapped in December 2025.
