Florida Grand Jury: DeSantis Administration "Misappropriated" $10 Million Meant for Poor Children's Health Insurance

A Florida grand jury found that Governor Ron DeSantis's administration "misappropriated" $10 million from a Medicaid settlement meant to provide health insurance for poor children. The funds were routed through the Hope Florida Foundation, a charity tied to First Lady Casey DeSantis, then funneled into political action committees and the Republican Party of Florida. No criminal indictments were issued; the jury cited insufficient evidence. The report, dated 28 January 2026, was sealed seven months before CBS News Miami published it.