DeSantis declares 'Hulk Hogan Day in Florida' after wrestling icon's death

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a memorandum Thursday designating Aug. 1 "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida."

DeSantis called for flags at the state Capitol and in Pinellas County to be flown at half-staff Friday. 

This directive by DeSantis comes one week after Hogan died at his home in Clearwater. 

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"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)," DeSantis wrote.

"Hogan was inducted into the WWE H...