On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, country music icon and Apopka native John Anderson passed away at the age of 71.

To honor the memory of John Anderson, 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 Apopka from sunrise to sunset on Monday, November 2, 2026.