DeSantis Tribute to Hogan Disrupted by Protest

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis paid tribute to wrestling icon Hulk Hogan following Hogan's death during a press conference that was disrupted by a heckler protesting Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades. The heckler accused DeSantis of fostering inhumane conditions and shouted profanities before being removed by security. Reports about the facility have highlighted complaints of poor sanitation, malfunctioning toilets, and limited recreation, with Democrats and advocates comparing it to an internment camp and calling for its closure. State officials, however, assert that the center meets or exceeds federal and state standards and that medical and hygiene needs are addressed. The incident underscored ongoing tensions over Florida’s immigration policies and the political climate as DeSantis and Trump, who recently toured the facility, remain at the center of debate. Despite the interruption, DeSantis resumed his remarks, recalling personal memories of Hulk Hogan and defending the state's handling of the center.