Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 18, 2026 —

Michael Caruso, the current Palm Beach County Clerk of Court and a former Florida Republican lawmaker, has been arrested and faces charges of sexually abusing his grandson. The alleged incidents reportedly took place during a cruise in August 2025 and also during the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024.

Following the arrest, Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended Caruso from his position as Clerk of Court. The charges have been filed in Orange County.

Further details regarding the specifics of the alleged abuse or the timeline of the investigation were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.



Story summarized from the original created by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.

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