Palm Beach Clerk of Courts Michael Caruso Suspended After Arrest on Kidnapping, Child Molestation Charges
Michael Caruso, former Florida state representative and current Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts, was arrested on charges including kidnapping and child molestation. Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended Caruso from his position following the arrest. The allegations stem from incidents…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 18, 2026 —
Michael Caruso, the current Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts and a former Florida state representative, has been arrested on serious charges including kidnapping and child molestation. Following the arrest, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of Caruso from his official duties.
The allegations against Caruso are reported to stem from incidents involving a child in Orange County. Further details indicate that a previous accusation of child sex abuse was reportedly made during Caruso’s divorce proceedings.
The specific timeline and full extent of the alleged incidents have not been detailed. The arrest and subsequent suspension raise significant questions regarding the leadership and operations of the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts office.
This developing story involves multiple allegations that have led to significant legal and political ramifications for the public official.
Story summarized from the original created by By Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald,By Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald,By Claire Heddles, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
