Palm Beach County Clerk Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charges, Suspended

Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso was arrested on five felony charges tied to the sexual abuse of his grandson, prompting his suspension from office. The charges include kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse, with the alleged acts occurring between 2024 and 2025. The investigation involved FDLE and local law enforcement, and the case has political implications given Caruso’s alliance with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his ongoing role as clerk.