Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to fly at half-staff Saturday, April 12, in Walton County in honor of Deputy William May.

Why are flags flown at half-staff? The American flag flies at half-staff when the country or a state is in mourning, according to USA.gov. Flags can be ordered to fly at half-staff by the ...

Flags should be flown at half-staff on May 15 across the United States to honor officers who have died in the line of duty. Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 comes during Police Week.

Flags expected to fly at half-staff May 4 to honor fallen firefighters. In 2001, then-President George W. Bush signed Public Law 107-51 requiring the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff on all ...