Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered that U.S. and Florida flags be flown at half-staff Friday to honor the late professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.
Hogan, 71, died of a heart attack last week. He lived in Clearwater, Fla., at the time of his death.
DeSantis directed the flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, and at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout Pinellas County from sunrise to sunset on Aug. 1.
"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," DeSantis said on X.
"Rest in peace, brother."
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