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Gov. DeSantis says there is ‘no basis’ for investigation into Hope Florida

‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation,’ the governor said

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 21, 2025May 30, 2025

‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation,’ the governor said

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Hope Florida now under ‘open’ investigation Florida amid scrutiny

The governor suggested that Casey DeSantis, who is mulling a possible run for governor next year, is being targeted because critics ‘view her as a threat’

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida May 20, 2025August 4, 2025

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Florida House halts Hope Florida probe for rest of session

Andrade said his panel will continue to dig into the DeSantis administration’s spending when lawmakers return this fall

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 24, 2025July 2, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis says Florida House is the ‘least productive’ in modern history

House Speaker Daniel Perez has dismissed DeSantis’s displeasure, saying he is ’emotional’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix April 24, 2025May 3, 2025

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Orlando attorney caught up in DeSantis’ Hope Florida fiasco is on the state payroll

Attorney Jeff Aaron has represented public sector clients while also weighing in on cases involving alleged violations of labor law as a public official.

by McKenna Schueler April 23, 2025June 21, 2025

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Senate won’t confirm two of DeSantis’s top health care secretaries with Hope Florida ties

Of the more than 200 gubernatorial appointees for the Senate to consider this session, roughly 150 are still awaiting action, says Sen. Don Gaetz

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 22, 2025June 18, 2025

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Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation could lose tax status, legislator warns

Rep. Andrade’s warning came during a rancorous public comment portion of a meeting derailed by Nazi symbols, racial slurs and pornography

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 18, 2025May 22, 2025

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Hope Florida Foundation meeting canceled after being derailed by racial slurs, porn and swastikas

The Florida Channel ended the livestream about 40 minutes after the meeting began.

by Chloe Greenberg April 17, 2025April 30, 2025

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Hope Florida Foundation releases records while executive director resigns amid probe

DeSantis has criticized the probe as a ‘hoax’ even as some House Republicans have questioned the legality of transactions

by Christine Sexton and Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix April 17, 2025August 1, 2025

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Chairman of Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation says ‘mistakes were made’ with records, finances

The chair’s comments come amid a widening probe into the nonprofit’s receipt of $10 million from state Medicaid giant

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 16, 2025April 22, 2025

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DeSantis says Florida House Republicans, ‘liberal media’ are running a smear campaign against him and his wife

His accusations came just before another Florida House hearing on the workings of Hope Florida

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 15, 2025July 21, 2025

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Hope Florida $10M donation among issues in DeSantis-administration spending probe

The requests focused on issues that arose as House budget panels began delving into ways to slash spending as lawmakers write a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 14, 2025April 29, 2025