Ron DeSantis directs flags to half-staff for late president Jimmy Carter A celebration of life for MacKay is set for Wednesday, Jan. 15, at his home church in Ocala. He "exemplified dedication to public service and improving the State of Florida," DeSantis ...

There are still two weeks to go in the mourning period for former president Jimmy Carter, when American flags are directed to be flown at half-staff.

"Our nation's flag will be prominently displayed at full-staff to honor the tradition of our founding fathers," he said in a memo.

Flags across the U.S. are currently at half-staff in recognition of the death of former President Jimmy Carter. DeSantis’ move to briefly raise the flags on Jan. 20 at the Florida Capitol and other state buildings mirrors decisions made by governors in several other states following complaints from Trump.

Ron DeSantis ordered that Florida’s flags will fly at full staff on Jan. 21 for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, temporarily reversing his order after Jimmy Carter’s death.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered that flags at state buildings will be raised to full-staff for the day of president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Ron DeSantis on Tuesday ordered U.S. and state ... flown at half-staff in mourning following the death of President Jimmy Carter. DeSantis, a Republican and staunch ally of President-elect Donald ...