Medicaid Funds Misused in Florida Race | Jacksonville News

Florida’s governor’s race is boiling over as a leaked grand jury report accuses the previous administration of misusing Medicaid funds for political gain—specifically to fight a recreational marijuana ballot initiative. Though no indictments were issued, the report insists taxpayer money was weaponized and demands sweeping reforms: stricter tracking, legislative oversight, and consequences for outside groups spending public funds. Both top candidates, Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly, are calling for change—but with different tones. Jolly pushes for immediate legislative action and vows to investigate further if elected, while Donalds focuses on systemic reform and future prevention, downplaying the need to dwell on past investigations. As the election nears, this scandal has become a defining issue—and both candidates are positioning themselves as the guardians of fiscal accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eebd5a9b50491e63