Former Legislator Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Michael Allen Caruso, a Republican former state legislator and current Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, was arrested on serious charges including kidnapping and child molestation — allegations tied to incidents involving a child under five. The arrest follows a disturbing pattern: his first wife had previously accused him during their divorce, and past reports were filed with Florida’s Department of Children and Families. Now suspended from office as he seeks re-election, Caruso’s downfall underscores that public office offers no shield from…