Hope Florida

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.

Hope Florida, First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program, is under scrutiny over questions surrounding $10 million in spending.

The program is a collaboration between Hope Florida and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.