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A breathtaking scandal has engulfed a red state after an explosive secret report leaked

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Just when you thought state politics could not possibly get sleazier, Hope Florida comes roaring back from the dead, putrid yet powerful, casting a light on the breathtaking arrogance and corruption of Florida’s government. Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier, and U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody thought they’d killed it and driven a stake through its dirty little heart. A Leon County grand jury looked into the scandal. But, since they could not get the people involved to tell the truth about how and by whom $10 million of taxpayer money disappeared into political causes, they could not bring charges. DeSantis, Uthmeier, and Moody counted on that report never seeing the light of day. But, as is the way with explosive secret reports, it was leaked. To a reporter. God forbid the public learn what politicians and their enablers do with public money. The parties did not express concern, much less remorse. They attacked journalists. During a press conference, Uthmeier threatened to bri

First report: Hit dogs holler over Hope Florida disclosure — floridaphoenix.com, 7d