Prosecutors have opened an investigation related to the Hope Florida Foundation, the nonprofit behind the welfare program that has been touted as the signature achievement of first lady Casey DeSantis.

One of the nonprofits that received millions from the Hope Florida Foundation last year took in and spent the money without the knowledge of its board of directors, the group’s chairman wrote

Erik Dellenback, the former executive director of Hope Florida, speaks during a press conferance on July 29, 2024 in Tampa, Fl. During the conference, Florida Governor Ron Desantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis handed out multiple checks to local churches, as a part of their Hope Florida program. Dylan Townsend Tampa Bay Times

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