DeSantis faces growing storm over Hope Florida controversy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing growing backlash over allegations involving an organization linked to his wife’s signature welfare assistance program Hope Florida.

The controversy concerns a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is tied to first lady Casey DeSantis’s welfare assistance program Hope Florida and has led to criticism from some state House Republicans. Critics argue that this money was inappropriately used to help campaign against a ballot measure...