Rick Scott Orders Florida to Join National Tribute to Aurora Victims

Gov. Rick Scott, following President Obamas proclamation, has ordered state and national flags outside local, state and federal buildings, installations and grounds in Florida to be lowered to half-staff through sunset Wednesday in honor of the victims of the July 20 movie theater mass shooting in Aurora, Colo.

Obama ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff at all public buildings, as well as embassies and military bases overseas and naval vessels.