Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso arrested on child sexual abuse charges
PUBLISHED: August 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM EDT | UPDATED: August 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM EDT
Mike Caruso, the Palm Beach County clerk of courts and a staunch ally of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was arrested Tuesday morning on charges linked to child sexual abuse, state officials announced.
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest in a statement on X.
“Early this morning, with substantial assistance from FDLE and local law enforcement, Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse,” the statement said. “The investigation is ongoing, and we will provide more information to the public at the appropriate time.”
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/08/18/palm-beach-county-clerk-of-courts-mike-caruso-arrested-on-child-sexual-abuse-charges/