Prosecutors in Tallahassee are preparing to convene a in connection with the Foundation controversy, according to news reports published Oct. 3.

The foundation funds Hope Florida, a .

The Tampa Bay Times and Florida Politics report that the State Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit has issued subpoenas for witnesses to appear before a grand jury beginning the week of Oct. 13.

Sources told the outlets that the witnesses include members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff, though the identities of those called — and the specific focus of the probe — have not officially been made public.

State Attorney Jack Campbell declined comment to the USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida.

The investigation, confirmed in May by Campbell’s office, stems from revelations that DeSantis’ administration steered

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