NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 28, 2026Hillsborough
Grand jury report alleges Florida administration misappropriated Medicaid funds
A grand jury report alleges that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis misappropriated Medicaid funds in 2024, directing the money into political committees. Following the report's release, calls have been made for the resignation of officials involved.
Read the full story at WMNF Tampa Community RadioWhy It Matters
The report raises questions regarding the legal use of state Medicaid funding and the potential diversion of public health resources into political activities.
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personRon DeSantis“Defended the settlement as legally sound and called the leak a crime.”organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“News outlet reporting the findings”organizationKeep Florida Clean“Received $8.5 million from nonprofits linked to the settlement funds.”otherHope Florida“Program associated with the grand jury findings”personAlex Andrade“Led the 2025 House probe that initiated the grand jury proceedings.”personDavid Jolly“Called for a renewed investigation into the alleged money laundering.”organizationHope Florida Foundation“Received $10 million from the Centene settlement.”personJames Uthmeier“Former chief of staff to DeSantis; named in the report regarding settlement auth”personAshley Moody“Former Florida Attorney General; authorized the settlement agreement.”organizationCentene Corp.“Paid a $67 million settlement to the state of Florida in 2024.”