Palm Beach Clerk Arrested on Abuse Charges | Salt Lake City News

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

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested early Tuesday on five felony charges—including kidnapping, lewd molestation, and child abuse—allegedly involving a child under 12, reportedly a family member. Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended him from office, halting his duties and pay pending investigation. The case reportedly began after the child’s father noticed concerning behavior and the child later disclosed abuse during a family cruise, including incidents of inappropriate touching during fishing trips and being isolated with Caruso on the cruise. The child, now receiving…