Why Florida Flags Were Lowered
To honor the memory of Chiefland City Commissioner and former Mayor Chris Jones
When the Florida Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Florida Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
May 28 2026 TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Lewrissa Johns, Mayor, City of Chiefland FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2026 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of City Commissioner Chris JonesTo honor the memory of Chiefland City Commissioner and former Mayor Chris Jones, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, and all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the City of Chiefland from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 29, 2026.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Florida Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Death of City Commissioner Chris Jones order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 29, 2026 and ends May 29, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Florida half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.