NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million in taxpayer funds
A Leon County grand jury concluded that the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money intended for Medicaid services, diverting it instead to a charity linked to the First Lady and subsequently to political action committees. While the report found the funds were misused for political purposes, the grand jury declined to file criminal charges, citing a lack of evidence identifying specific individuals responsible for the transfer.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
The report highlights the diversion of $10 million in state funds—originally intended for children's health insurance—toward political efforts to oppose a 2024 marijuana legalization ballot measure.
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personAshley Moody“The report states her office knew of the plans to divert the money.”locationLeon County“Location of the grand jury that conducted the investigation.”personByron Donalds“Opponent of David Jolly in the upcoming election.”personJames Uthmeier“Named in the report as being in a position of authority over the settlement; his”personRon DeSantis“His administration was the subject of a grand jury report regarding the misuse o”organizationHope Florida“Recipient of the $10 million in diverted Medicaid settlement funds.”organizationKeep Florida Clean PAC“Identified as the prime recipient of the $10 million.”personCasey DeSantis“Founder of the Hope Florida charity that received the diverted funds.”organizationCBS News Miami“Obtained and published the secret grand jury report.”personDavid Jolly“Called for the grand jury probe to be reopened.”