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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso after his arrest on five felony charges related to child abuse involving a minor under 12, with the investigation ongoing; DeSantis called the suspension an easy decision, marking a dramatic fall for a longtime ally who supported hardline laws.
Former Florida lawmaker and DeSantis ally Michael Caruso, 67, who was appointed Palm Beach County clerk of courts and comptroller, was arrested on multiple charges including lewd molestation and kidnapping for allegedly abusing a young boy on various occasions since Thanksgiving 2024; DeSantis suspended him from office, saying the allegations demand accountability, and Caruso—who is running for reelection and previously served in the Florida House—denies the accusations while the case unfolds.
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on five felony charges involving a minor, according to State Attorney James Uthmeier, and Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from his duties as the case proceeds.
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.