- 08/23/2007 (7:02:19 pm)
- Media
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The Hogans are back
BELLEAIR (Bay News 9) -- A famous reality TV family from the Bay area is moving back into their Pinellas County home.
While most people are happy to see Hulk Hogan return, police say at least one of their neighbors is less than thrilled.
The Hogans are back living in their Belleair mansion near Clearwater. The 54-year-old Hogan, who recently had $100,000 worth of diamonds stolen from his Miami mansion, didn't want to talk during Bay News 9's visit. But his son Nick said, "Sure, come on in."
Inside the Hogan family's garage, Nick Hogan and his friends worked on a drifting car engine (high performance racing vehicle). Hogan, 17, said his family moved back to the Bay area a few days ago after living in Miami the past two years.
Some of their neighbors are happy to see the famous family return.
"We are so excited to have them back," Sherry Lucas said. "To bring some excitement to the neighborhood, some flavor."
But at least one neighbor is not happy. Belleair police said they received a call August 10 from someone complaining about a trailer the Hogan's parked in front of their home.
"We really should be welcoming them back, not calling the cops," Lucas said.
Police said the Hogans quickly moved the trailer, which was used to transport Nick Hogan's drift car.
Hogan also said the family may be drifting away from their reality TV show called 'Hogan knows best'.
"We might do eight more shows," Hogan said. "I don't think we'll do another season of 12. But I think we'll do eight more, and if we do it'll be season five. So, we're still just talking about it, we're not sure. We shot season three and four with no break in between and it just really burned us out, so we're just enjoying the time off."
And like his father who's also famous for catch phrases in the wrestling ring, Nick Hogan had this warning for Bay area residents.
"We're back in Tampa Bay, so watch out."
Hulk Hogan, who attended Tampa's Robinson High and whose real name is Terry Bollea, had some troubles before leaving Miami. Along with the stolen diamonds, his Lambourghini caught on fire.
Nick Hogan also said the family is moving back to live full-time in Pinellas County because his sister Brooke is moving her music career from Miami to Los Angeles.
To see the entire interview with Nick Hogan, go to Bay News 9 on Demand, that's channel 342 on Bright House Networks digital cable.
Thanks to Mike Informer for the above article
