On December 6, 2019, a terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola resulted in the deaths of three U.S. Navy sailors and injuries to others. In memory of the victims, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a Proclamation ordering that flags of the United States and the State of Florida be flown at half-staff. This directive applies to all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds across Florida from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Governor DeSantis emphasized this act as "a mark of respect for the victims." The Proclamation serves as a reminder of the tragic events that took place five years ago.