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Why Flags Are Half-staff in Four States Today, This Weekend
Florida will fly U.S. and state flags at half-staff on August 1, 2025, to honor the life and legacy of Terry Bollea, known ...
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Wisconsin on Aug. 9?
Flags across Wisconsin are flying at half-staff on Aug. 9 in honor of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. Herbert McLaughlin, who died during World War II.
Why are U.S. and state flags flying at half-staff, half-mast at the Ohio Statehouse today?
Gov. DeWine ordered flags at half-staff in Lorain County and at Ohio state buildings to honor fallen officer Phillip Wagner, killed in an ambush attack.
Flags are at half-staff in Connecticut indefinitely. Here's why
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered that all flags fly at half-staff until sunset on the day of internment, which is not yet determined.
Why are flags flying at half-staff in some Florida locations? Here's who's being honored
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today in some locations to commemorate the life of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.
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Why are Ohio flags at half-staff? Lorain police officer shot, killed
Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the Lorain police officer shot and killed in an ambush. Here's what to know.
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Spokane Mayor orders flags lowered to half-staff for fallen Spokane County Sheriff’s Sergeant
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of a fallen Spokane County sheriff’s ...
Why are flags half staff today? Governor orders flags to lower throughout Oklahoma
Oklahoma flags have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state. Gov. Kevin Stitt declared on Thursday, ...
Hulk Hogan honored with flags at half-staff in Florida. Who else has DeSantis commemorated?
Lowering the U.S. flag to half staff honors deceased political figures and military personnel and first responders who died ...