Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

A grand jury concluded that Florida's DeSantis administration sent $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is connected to the governor's wife. The grand jury found this use of funds was a misappropriation, though the leaked report does not explain the specific disagreement over whether this was the proper use of that money.

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National story. 24 articles from 19 sources. 18 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 28, 2026.

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ABC NewsLean Left· Aug 28, 2026

Grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, no charges filed

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Bangor Daily News
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

TruthoutLeft· Aug 27, 2026

Jury Finds DeSantis Admin Diverted $10M Marked for Poor Children to GOP Coffers

The New RepublicLeft· Aug 27, 2026

Grand Jury Says DeSantis “Misused” $10 Million in Medicaid Funds

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Key players in Hope Florida scandal got promoted by DeSantis

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9 sources
The HillCenter· Aug 28, 2026

Grand jury: DeSantis admin 'misappropriated' tax dollars in Hope Florida scandal

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Aug 28, 2026

Grand jury finds $10 million in Hope Florida funds 'misappropriated,' but no one charged

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WTOP Washington DC, +3 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

WSVN MiamiLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

KAAL RochesterCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 27, 2026

DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in "sophisticated scheme," grand jury says

WFLACenter· Aug 27, 2026

Grand jury finds $10 million misappropriated to Hope Florida; Republicans push back

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

DeSantis admin ‘misappropriated’ $10M to Hope Florida, leaked grand jury report concludes

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 27, 2026

DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in Hope Florida debacle: Grand jury

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement

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