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Florida Orders Flags at Half-Staff Through July 18 Following Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered all U.S. and State of Florida flags to be flown at half-staff across the state following the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
According to the governor’s directive, Sen. Graham passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 71.
In accordance with the President’s order and as a mark of respect, Gov. DeSantis directed that flags at all local and state buildings, installations and grounds throughout Florida be lowered to half-staff.
The order applies to all state and local government facilities and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
The governor’s office said the action honors Sen. Graham’s service to the nation and follows the presidential proclamation directing flags nationwide to be lowered in his memory.
Residents can expect to see flags at government buildings, state offices and other public facilities across Florida flying at half-staff throughout the designated mourning period before returning to full-staff at 6 p.m. on July 18.
