US EditionHope Florida money questions; Orlando ICE cooperation
- State lawmakers questioned Hope Florida officials about a $10 million donation on Tuesday.
- The lawmakers' scrutiny arose from concerns that funds may have been used for political purposes.
- The donation originated from a settlement and went to two nonprofits, then Keep Florida Clean.
- Governor DeSantis dismissed the probe as a 'farce,' while Rep. Andrade cited possible 'federal crimes'.
- The Hope Florida Foundation faces questions about transparency and potential misuse of funds.
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Orlando SentinelHope Florida chairman: ‘Mistakes were made.’ Lawmakers still want answers
Hope Florida chairman's admits, 'Mistakes were made,' but House lawmakers still want answers on the nonprofit and its finances.
State House deepens probe of Hope Florida Foundation’s political activity
Joshua Hay, President of the Hope Florida Foundation Inc. (Screenshot from Florida Channel)The state’s new attorney general may have engaged in criminal conduct in organizing the transfer of legal settlement money through the Hope Florida Foundation to campaign against a marijuana legalization initiative, a key Republican House member said Tuesday. “Given Mr. [James] Uthmeier’s involvement in the settlement and then the transfer to Hope Florida …
‘Give back the money’: Lawmakers investigate Hope Florida over alleged political spending
A growing scandal around Florida's welfare assistance initiative, Hope Florida, reached new intensity Tuesday as lawmakers questioned whether money laundering or wire fraud may be at the heart of it all. Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed the investigation as a total farce, claiming it's meant to damage his wifes potential political ambitions.It all has to do with a $10 million sum allocated to the Hope Florida Foundation last October. I…
Political Firestorm Erupts Over $10M Donation To Hope Florida Following House Hearing
A $10 million donation from healthcare giant Centene to HOPE Florida, a nonprofit initiative championed by First Lady Casey DeSantis, became the center of intense scrutiny and political conflict following a state House subcommittee hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers questioned the foundation’s financial practices and the alleged use of funds for political purposes, drawing a fiery rebuke […] Political Firestorm Erupts Over $10M Donation To Hope Florida …
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