Joseph Cress Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK The Hope Florida story dominated the legislative session like no other. But it’s a pretty difficult thread to follow. There are a lot of ...

FILE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a church in St. Augustine. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Hope Florida is a program created by ...

The Hope Florida story has dominated this legislative session like no other. But it’s a pretty difficult thread to follow. There are a lot of players and numerous accusations being thrown around.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is refusing to turn over records relating to the Hope Florida charity to House lawmakers, according to the Republican investigating the organization.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Hope Florida was supposed to be the keystone of Ron and Casey DeSantis’ efforts to cement the governor’s conservative legacy and strengthen their future prospects.

Lawmakers in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ own party have been investigating Hope Florida amid revelations that its foundation gave $10 million from a state Medicaid settlement to two nonprofits.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady, is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as ...

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis's Hope Florida Foundation is under scrutiny ... So that's going to frame my policymaking decisions until I'm done in public office,” he said.