Flags To Be Held at Half-Staff in Florida for Dallas Police Officers

Flags in Florida will be held at half-staff in honor of the victims of the attack on Dallas police officers late Thursday evening.

Gov. Rick Scott ordered the flags of the United States of America and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida.  

The National and State flags shall be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until the expiration of the President’s national directive until sunset, July 12, 2016.
 
“ Ann and I are heartbroken to hear of the horrendous tragedy that took place in Texas last night," said Gov. Scott in a statement. "The violence displayed against Dallas law enforcement was a senseless and cowardly act that has no place in our country. Law enforcement officers across the nation bravely put their lives on the line every day in order to protect our homes, our communities, and our families. We join of all of America in mourning these fallen heroes and praying for the recovery of those injured. Just as Texas stood with Florida following the Orlando terror attack last month, Florida will stand with Texas during this unfathomably difficult time.”