Governor Ron DeSantis orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton

Governor Ron DeSantis directs the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff throughout Florida in honor of Dolly Parton. The order applies to all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds until sunset on September 1, 2026.

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Governor Ron DeSantis issued a memorial flag order in Florida after the death of Dolly Parton.

The notice states that, pursuant to the President’s order and as a mark of respect, the flags of the United States and the State of Florida are to be flown at half-staff.

The order applies at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida.

The source specifies that the flags remain at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026.

The page also notes that the Governor has adopted a flag protocol and that, on rare and solemn occasions, the flags may be lowered to half-staff.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026