- Governor Ron DeSantis issued a formal memorandum declaring August 1, 2025, as “Hulk Hogan Day” in Florida.
- Flags will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and throughout Pinellas County.
- Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71.
- Hogan was a Florida resident and global wrestling icon with a legacy spanning decades.
- The tribute recognizes Hogan’s influence on generations of fans and his status as a true Floridian.
The Big Picture
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially declared August 1, 2025, as “Hulk Hogan Day” in honor of the legendary professional wrestler who passed away last week. In a post shared on his official X account, DeSantis paid tribute to the late icon, announcing flags would be lowered at the State Capitol and throughout Pinellas County.
In honor of a great Floridian, Hulk Hogan, we are lowering the flags at the capitol and in Pinellas County tomorrow. Additionally, I am officially declaring tomorrow, August 1st, 2025, as “Hulk Hogan Day” in Florida.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 31, 2025
Rest in peace, brother. pic.twitter.com/Np5uRZucTa
Official Proclamation
In an official memorandum dated July 31, 2025, addressed to officials in Clearwater and Pinellas County, Governor DeSantis detailed the decision to commemorate Hogan’s life and achievements. He emphasized Hogan’s cultural impact, particularly among those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.
“To commemorate his life and legacy, I hereby declare August 1, 2025, as ‘Hulk Hogan Day in Florida,’” DeSantis wrote. “His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the ‘Hulkster’ was an icon for many.”
Hogan’s Legacy
Born in Augusta, Georgia, Terry Bollea moved to Tampa at a young age and began his wrestling career in 1977. He gained international fame through his work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he became a household name and was eventually inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice—first in 2005 and again in 2020 as part of the New World Order.
What’s Next
As Florida prepares to lower its flags and reflect on Hulk Hogan’s impact, fans around the country are expected to join in mourning and celebration. Public tributes are anticipated in Clearwater, Hogan’s longtime home, and throughout the professional wrestling community.
A Tribute to a Wrestling Legend
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