Palm Beach Clerk Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso, 67, was arrested on five felony charges of child sexual abuse—including kidnapping and lewd acts—after a family member alleged abuse dating back to 2024, including incidents during a cruise in August 2025. Governor Ron DeSantis immediately suspended him from office, halting pay and duties as authorities take over operations. The child, under 12, reportedly told his father about the abuse, which included inappropriate touching and showering together; Caruso admits to some activities but denies the sexual allegations. He remains jailed without…