DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, adsGov. Ron DeSantis’ administration spent at least $36.2 million in public funds, including for Florida’s vulnerable, to defeat abortion, marijuana amendments. Dec 12 25December 12, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
Hope Florida grand jury begins work as nonprofit leader, Rep. appear at courthouseA Leon County grand jury heard testimony about millions steered from a Florida Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation and linked donations to political committees. Oct 14 25October 14, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
Lawyers in Hope Florida Medicaid settlement distanced clients from rushed dealA Medicaid settlement in Florida sends $10M to Hope Florida Foundation, triggering legal and political investigations into fund allocations. Aug 12 25August 12, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
The $10 million central to Hope Florida charity probe may harm its tax statusThe Hope Florida Foundation’s $10M transfer is under scrutiny, risking its 501(c)(3) status, taxes and charity credibility amidst legal concerns. Jul 01 25July 01, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
Former federal prosecutors lay out possible crimes in Hope Florida sagaFormer prosecutors highlight possible federal crimes in Florida’s Hope saga, from Medicaid fund misuse to money laundering involving $10M. May 01 25May 01, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
DeSantis calls Hope Florida a ‘great success story.’ Lawmakers, experts doubt resultsAs Hope Florida links Medicaid contracts to service reductions, critics question the program’s track record, costs, and its real impact in Florida. Apr 15 25April 15, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
Florida’s Surfside law helps developers as condo owners face spiking fees and foreclosuresReal estate attorneys influenced a law after Champlain Towers South collapsed in ways that hurt condo owners and benefited developers. Mar 01 25March 01, 2025Article at miamiherald.com
High potency and pesticides: Marijuana is being sold over the counter in Florida as hempFlorida voters are weighing Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana, which is already being sold online and in Florida smoke shops. Nov 02 24November 02, 2024Article at miamiherald.com
Powerful Florida family sold DeSantis administration toxic land, lawsuit allegesParker Collier misrepresented the contamination of the Green Heart of the Everglades land while selling it in 2020, former employee claims. Jul 05 24July 05, 2024Article at miamiherald.com
Voiceless: Medicaid Scheme Harms Children And TherapistsBy allowing insurers to outsource Medicaid decisions to a profit-hungry middleman, therapists and children say Florida’s left them with no say over vital medical care. Oct 24 23October 24, 2023Article at levernews.com
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of Florida Medicaid kids at risk of losing careThree weeks ago, the week before the Florida 2022 legislative session began, a reporter-friend from D.C. reached out to me with a story. The private contractor that solely administers Florida’s Medicaid program for its sickest low-income children had stopped paying its bills. Now hundreds, potentially thousands, of chi Jan 28 22January 28, 2022Article at barredowlpress.com
I Thought Being a Health Care Reporter Would Make Cancer Easier. I Was Wrong.Nothing can prepare you for the immense number of complicated, sometimes life-or-death decisions the disease forces you to make about your own treatment. Nov 10 19November 10, 2019Article at politico.com
Broward Health awards $975K to former CEO as fraud probe threatensPauline Grant had sued the hospital district after being fired over kickback allegations Jul 31 19July 31, 2019Article at politico.com
Broward Health ousted its auditor after hospital drew fire for compliance failuresDistrict faces charges of obstruction as it labors to meet terms of $70M Justice Department settlement Apr 17 19April 17, 2019Article at politico.com
Perrin Rogers resigns, settles for nearly $1M with Senate'I feel an immense sadness that at this time I am no longer able to do this work for you in the Senate,' she wrote. Jan 04 19January 04, 2019Article at politico.com
The sexual harassment case Rick Scott won’t talk aboutA 64-year-old medical disability examiner is suing Florida over an alleged 2014 sexual assault she says Scott ignored for years. Oct 18 18October 18, 2018Article at politico.com
Florida Senate aide sues for sex-harassment retaliation, wants who’s-who of insiders to testifyThe case will be heard in a federal administrative court, without a jury on Jan. 14 in Tampa. Sep 26 18September 26, 2018Article at politico.com
Scott's blind trust mirrors hundreds of investments also held by wifeThe holdings may raise questions about the independence of Gov. Rick Scott’s trust. Sep 13 18September 13, 2018Article at politico.com
I’m Coping With Cancer by Reporting On ItThis is what it’s like to go from journalist to patient. Aug 19 18August 19, 2018Article at politico.com
Florida’s Deciders in Their Own WordsSunshine State voters over 50 have strong opinions about President Trump, the economy and the other political party. Jun 18 18June 18, 2018Article at politico.com