DeSantis Renames Two-Mile Clearwater Trail Hulk Hogan Trail

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that a two mile stretch of the Clearwater Trail will be renamed the Hulk Hogan Trail, unveiling red-and-yellow signage and outdoor exercise stations in a ceremony at Hogans Hangout in Clearwater attended by members of the late wrestler's family and friends. The stretch, running from Oak Avenue to Coronado Drive, will include pull-up bars and other fitness equipment intended to encourage recreation and reflect the figure’s long-standing public association with fitness.

DeSantis said the dedication was intended to offer a lasting tribute that goes beyond a plaque or street sign. "We are officially establishing the Hulk Hogan Trail on a 2-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Coronado Drive," he said, adding that the exercise stations and color scheme would echo Hogan’s public persona. Nick Hogan, the wrestler’s son, thanked the governor and others involved and said, "This is something that my dad would be so, so proud of," calling the trail a "living legacy" that he hopes will inspire people to be their best.

The announcement comes months after Terry Bollea, known professionally as Hulk Hogan, died at age 71...