US EditionHope Florida board meeting hijacked with porn, Nazi symbols
- The Hope Florida Board of Directors meeting ended abruptly after graphic images, including pornographic and racist content, were shared during public comment.
- Rep. Allison Tant questioned the existence of a conflict-of-interest policy for the foundation board members, which Director Hay acknowledged needed to be addressed.
- Andrade accused Uthmeier of funneling Medicaid settlement money to influence campaign efforts against Amendment 3, suggesting it may be illegal.
- Governor Ron DeSantis called Andrade's claims a 'manufactured hoax' and stated that 'Love will always dominate hate,' emphasizing Hope Florida's positive impact.
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Hope Florida Foundation meeting disrupted by slurs, pornographic images amid scrutiny
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Pornographic images and racial slurs abruptly ended the virtual Hope Florida Foundation meeting Thursday morning. Board members then reconvened later in the afternoon for an hour and 30 minutes. The foundation oversees the Hope Florida charity founded by First Lady Casey DeSantis. Who is FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner, son of Florida deputy? It’s her signature welfare assistance program. The first lady is also considering a…
Hope Florida board meeting hijacked with porn, Nazi symbols
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis' welfare initiative, Hope Florida, was disrupted by trolls who broadcasted Nazi symbols and pornography during a Zoom meeting, prompting the Department of Children and Families to apologize and take action to address the incident.
Hope Florida Foundation meeting includes warning on tax status
Joshua Hay, President of the Hope Florida Foundation Inc. (Screenshot from Florida Channel)A top Florida Republican warned Thursday that the Hope Florida Foundation could lose its tax exempt status if two $5 million payments the foundation made to other nonprofit groups wound up with a political committee opposing legalization of marijuana. Rep. Alex Andrade made the remarks to board members during a virtual meeting Thursday. He also said he was…
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Hope Florida board meeting canceled after offensive images blasted on feed
The meeting was the first public gathering of the foundation, which has been under fire for sending a donation from a state Medicaid settlement to a political action committee backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis-aligned charity pulls plug on Zoom board meeting after trolls invade
A Florida-based charity that is currently under scrutiny by lawmakers over the allocation of funds under the eye of the wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), Casey DeSantis, was forced to shut down a board meeting on Zoom Thursday morning after online trolls created havoc.According to a report from the Pal...
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