Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges, Suspended

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on five felony child-sex abuse charges and suspended from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis; authorities allege grooming and multiple incidents with a minor, including acts aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. The investigation is ongoing, interim leadership has been appointed, and more charges are expected as prosecutors proceed in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.