- March 25, 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 has raised over $70,000 for Flagler County Sheriff’s Office employees.
With over 170 guests attending the fundraiser event at the Hammock Beach resort on March 21, the annual black-tie event is the sole fundraiser for the Flagler Sheriff's Employee Assistance Trust. This nonprofit organization provides financial support to the men and women of the FCSO during times of unexpected need, a FCSO press release said.
The Gala also served as an award ceremony where employees, volunteers and Flagler citizens were recognized for their service over the last year.
Among those honored for their service was Cody Clark, who was given the 2025 Citizen of the Year award by Staly, the press release said. Clark was instrumental in helping deputies make two arrests and recover a missing juvenile who had been kidnapped in December 2025.
Aside from Clark, the following FCSO employees were award recipients:
FCSO Deputy Kyle Manka is the 2025 Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff of the Year; Master Detention Deputy Justine Crego was recognized as the 2025 Detention Deputy Sheriff of the Year; Staff accountant Nikki Smith was named the 2025 Professional Support Staff of the Year; Citizen Observer Patrol Srgt. Thomas Semon was named 2025’s Volunteer of the Year.
