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Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida Foundation
- Authorities in Leon County have initiated a criminal inquiry into the Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit associated with first lady Casey DeSantis, in 2025.
- The investigation centers on claims that the DeSantis administration redirected $10 million obtained through a Medicaid-related settlement to a foundation before funneling the funds to political organizations.
- The foundation directed funds to two nonprofits associated with Mark Wilson, who leads the Florida Chamber of Commerce; those organizations then contributed several million dollars to a political committee led by DeSantis’ former chief of staff.
- Rep. Alex Andrade accused certain individuals of engaging in a scheme involving illicit financial activities and fraud, while DeSantis criticized the probe as politically motivated and expressed strong support for the program.
- Andrade ended his legislative inquiry last month, referring the case to the FBI and DOJ, while DeSantis continues to defend Hope Florida as a successful and faith-based initiative.
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Criminal Probe Launched Into DeSantis-Linked Charity
Sam Stein is joined by Lawrence Mower of the Tampa Bay Times to break down a growing scandal involving Ron and Casey DeSantis. A $10 million Medicaid settlement meant for nonprofits was allegedly funneled through a state-created charity and into political committees tied to the governor’s allies. Now, a criminal investigation is underway. Tampa Bay Time…
DeSantis rages at open investigation into Hope Florida Foundation, calls it ‘manufactured’
DeSantis rages at open investigation into Hope Florida Foundation, calls it ‘manufactured’ by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix May 21, 2025 Gov. Ron DeSantis called the investigation by a state attorney into First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation a manufactured political operation during a press conference Wednesday afternoon, The governor spoke at more length Wednesday than he’d done Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Her…
Ron DeSantis launches new tirade over investigation of wife's charity
Gov. Ron DeSantis called the investigation by a state attorney into First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation a manufactured political operation during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The governor spoke at more length Wednesday than he’d done Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald first reported the open investigation by State’s Attorney Jack Campbell in Tallahassee into the transfer to the foundation of $10 millio…
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Tallahassee DemocratWhat is Hope Florida? Why Casey DeSantis-led charity is now under investigation
Hope Florida is now under investigation over allegations that money was illegally diverted to Gov. DeSantis' fight against recreational marijuana.
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