Hope Florida

A leaked grand jury report finding $10 million was misappropriated for political purposes is reverberating through Florida politics.

"Despite our finding that the money was misappropriated, we find insufficient evidence to charge anyone criminally," the grand jury report concludes.

The House and Senate are expected to take time off before returning to work out the differences in their proposed spending plans.

Casey DeSantis has made numerous appearances about the Healthy Florida First initiative, which tests for toxins and heavy metals in food.

"All I care about is the truth," Rep. Alex Andrade told The Florida Roundup. He describes more information he obtained in his Hope Florida Foundation investigation.

A grand jury met in Tallahassee to consider whether the Hope Florida Foundation's spending practices broke any laws. The charity is spearheaded by first lady Casey DeSantis.

A newspaper report says prosecutors have convened a grand jury to explore possible wrongdoing associated with Hope Florida, Casey DeSantis’ signature assistance program.

DeSantis assailed the lawmaker who submitted records to the Leon County State Attorney's Office following a House inquiry into the nonprofit Hope Florida Foundation.

Leon County State Attorney Jack Campbell’s office says records from a House probe of a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis are part of an open investigation.

Florida's attorney general told reporters in Tampa that he had no role in the Hope Florida settlements.