Each order carries its own reason, tied to people or causes that have left a lasting imprint locally or nationally.

Throughout late December 2025 and early January 2026, officials in four states have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor notable public servants and mourn recent tragedies. Flying flags at ...

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s governor directed U.S. and state flags to half staff to mark 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Gov. Ned Lamont said the flags will be lowered ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to fly at half-staff for the 8th anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and Florida's governor also can order flags to be flown at half-staff. There are ...

The Stars and Stripes will fly at half-staff across two states in America today after a nationwide alert over the weekend to honor those killed in the Pearl Harbor bombings. Flags in the United States ...