FLORIDA FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF HULK HOGAN

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' office issued the following:

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Hulk Hogan

July 31, 2025

TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development

                        Brian Scott, Chair of County Commissioners, Pinellas County

                        Bruce Rector, Mayor, City of Clearwater  

FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis

DATE:            Thursday, July 31, 2025

RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Hulk Hogan

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Florida resident and legendary professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, passed away. Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia, but moved to Tampa at a young age. He began his wrestling career in 1977 and rose to fame after joining World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, first in 2005 and again in 2020 as a member of the New World Order. His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the “Hulkster” was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today. He was a true Floridian through and through.

To commemorate his life and legacy, I hereby declare August 1, 2025, as “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida,” and 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 at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout Pinellas County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, August 1, 2025. 

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