Group that Got $5M From Hope Florida Foundation Spent It without Board Knowing, Chairman Says

Group that got $5 million from Hope Florida spent it without board knowing, chairman says

One of the nonprofits that received millions from the Hope Florida Foundation last year took in and spent the money without the knowledge of its board of directors, the group’s chairman wrote Wednesday in a resignation letter. James Holton, chairman of St. Petersburg-based Save Our Society from Drugs, said he was resigning from the board after consulting with his attorney. He said the board had been unaware that its executive director had accept…

Group that got $5M from Hope Florida spent it without board knowing, chairman says

Board member James Holton resigns over Medicaid fund issues tied to Hope Florida Foundation. Audit and investigation requested.

Group that got $5M from Hope Florida Foundation spent it without board knowing, chairman says

Save Our Society from Drugs board chairman, James Holton, sent a resignation letter.

Board Chair Resigns Over Hope Florida Controversy

Board chair quits after $10M Medicaid settlement secretly funneled to anti-marijuana fight through Hope Florida Foundation. DeSantis denies wrongdoing.

Group that got $5 million from Hope Florida charity spent it without board knowing, chairman says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the nonprofits that received millions from a Medicaid settlement steered through a Hope Florida charity by the DeSantis administration took in and spent the money without the knowledge of its Board of Directors, the group’s…