Florida Honors Late Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan with Statewide Tribute

Florida has officially designated August 1, 2025, as "Hulk Hogan Day" to honor the late wrestling legend Terry Bollea, known as Hulk Hogan, who passed away from a heart attack at the age of 71. Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the Florida State Capitol and government buildings in Pinellas County, where Hogan lived much of his life. Hogan was a central figure in professional wrestling's rise to mainstream popularity, headlining eight of the first nine WrestleManias and winning the WWE Championship six times. Despite controversies, including his 2015 removal from the WWE Hall of Fame over racist remarks and subsequent reinstatement in 2020 as part of the New World Order, Hogan's cultural impact remains significant. He also battled health issues such as atrial fibrillation and chronic lymphocytic leukemia prior to his death. The tribute serves as a recognition of Hogan's enduring legacy in sports entertainment and his importance to Florida's cultural identity.