Governor Ron DeSantis orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day

Governor Ron DeSantis orders flags to half-staff in honor of Patriot Day and the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks, including first responders, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Flags are to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2026.

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Governor Ron DeSantis orders flags to half-staff in honor of Patriot Day and in remembrance of the 2,977 people killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The observance recognizes the first responders, local law enforcement officers, and military personnel who demonstrated selfless courage that day, along with all others who lost their lives.

The flag order applies on September 11, 2026, with flags lowered from sunrise to sunset local time. The directive follows the customary Patriot Day observance and keeps the tribute focused on remembrance across the state for the full day.

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Last reviewed September 11, 2026