Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at the age of 71.

U.S. President Donald Trump also ordered that flags are to be flown at half-staff in Graham’s memory.

“Pursuant to the President’s order and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida until 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026,” DeSantis wrote in a Memorandum.