Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today in Tallahassee and Orange County in honor of Sen.

Gov. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.

Half-staff describes a flag that is raised halfway, between the top and bottom of the flagpole. When the American flag is flown at half-staff, it conveys a message of respect and mourning.

Flags were ordered to be flown at half staff in Arizona on Friday, March 14, 2025. Here's why and the difference between half staff and half mast.

Flags across Oklahoma are to fly at half-staff to honor former governor and Univeristy of Oklahoma president David Boren, who ...

Usa.gov states that the American flag flies at half-staff when the country or a state is in mourning. The president, a state governor or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to ...

There is an order from New York State to lower American flags to half staff as we start another work week. The cold air is ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in honor of the late Senator Geraldine Thompson. Thompson, a Democrat, served in the Florida ...

When is it appropriate to lower the American flag? There are certain commemorative days when it is customary to lower the flag to half-staff: Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, unless that day ...