Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso suspended after arrest on child sex abuse charges
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- wflx.comseen 20 Aug, 15:41URL changed
now resolves towww.wflx.com/2026/08/18/palm-beach-county-clerk-court-michael-caruso-arrested-child-sex-abuse-charges/
- rawstory.comseen 20 Aug, 20:00URL changed
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- wpde.comseen 21 Aug, 12:17headline rewritten
Suspended PBC clerk Mike Caruso set for first appearance on child sex abuse chargesSuspended PBC clerk Mike Caruso denied bond, booked into Orange County Jail
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Tue, 18 August 2026
12 reports- wflx.com12:59first to report
URL changednow www.wflx.com/2026/08/18/palm-beach-county-clerk-court-michael-caruso-arrested-child-sex-abuse-charges/
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested Tuesday morning on child sexual abuse charges, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.
- Google News - Top Stories15:40
DeSantis Ally In Florida Arrested On Child Sex-Abuse Charges Forbes DeSantis suspends Palm Beach clerk after his arrest on child sex-abuse charges Miami Herald Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso arrested on child sex abuse charges WPTV Interim Palm Beach County clerk sworn in following Michael Caruso arrest WPEC Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso arrested on child sexual abuse charges Sun Sentinel
- iheart.com15:50
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier shared the news on X this morning, that the arrest came with the assistance of the FDLE and local law enforcement.
- iheart.com15:50
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier shared the news on X this morning, that the arrest came with the assistance of the FDLE and local law enforcement.
- iheart.com15:50
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier shared the news on X this morning, that the arrest came with the assistance of the FDLE and local law enforcement.
- mysuncoast.com16:01
Michael Caruso faces five felony counts and is being held without bond.
- rawstory.com16:48
A former Florida House member whom Gov. Ron DeSantis had appointed as Palm Beach County's clerk of courts and comptroller was arrested early Tuesday on allegations of molesting and kidnapping a child.Michael Allen Caruso, a 67-year-old Republican running for re-election in November but unopposed in ...
- rawstory.com17:35
URL changednow www.rawstory.com/mike-caruso-florida-penalty/
A Florida Republican from Donald Trump's home district could potentially face the death penalty under a law he had championed as a state legislator.Mike Caruso, the Palm Beach County clerk of courts and a staunch ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, was arrested Tuesday morning on child sexual abuse charges, ...
- hindustantimes.com17:35
Former Florida lawmaker Mike Caruso was arrested over alleged child kidnapping and molestation. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from state posts.
- wflx.com17:43
Shannon Ramsey-Chessman was sworn in Tuesday as Clerk Ad Interim after Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested and suspended from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis on 5 felony charges.
- Google News - Top Stories22:46
Palm Beach County clerk arrested on 5 felonies involving child, suspended by DeSantis WPEC DeSantis suspends Palm Beach clerk accused of sexually molesting young child Miami Herald Gov. DeSantis suspends Florida clerk of court accused of sexually abusing his grandson WKMG Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso arrested in ongoing investigation WPBF DeSantis ally and appointee is arrested on child sex abuse charges NBC News
- Google News - Top Stories23:09
DeSantis ally and appointee is arrested on child sex abuse charges NBC News DeSantis suspends Palm Beach clerk accused of sexually molesting young child Miami Herald Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso arrested in ongoing investigation WPBF Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso arrested on child sex abuse charges WPTV DeSantis Ally, Palm Beach County Clerk Arrested On Child Sex-Abuse Charges Forbes
Wed, 19 August 2026
3 reports- wpde.com09:23edited after publishing
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Suspended PBC clerk Mike Caruso set for first appearance on child sex abuse chargesSuspended PBC clerk Mike Caruso set for first appearance on child sex abuse charges
- ibtimes.co.uk13:24Republican Mike Caruso Backed Death Penalty for Paedophiles Before Arrest Over Grandson Sexual Abuse
Former Florida lawmaker Mike Caruso, known for supporting the death penalty for child abusers, faces charges of sexually abusing his grandson; Gov DeSantis has suspended him from his clerk position
- The Guardian World13:59
Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrest Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has suspended a former close ally and senior civic official who was arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges. Michael Caruso, who was removed as clerk of court and comptroller for Palm Beach county on Tuesday, was a vocal supporter of a law signed by DeSantis in 2023 that allowed the death penalty for anybody convicted of the sexual...
Thu, 20 August 2026
2 reports- iheart.com16:25
Mike Caruso was extradited to Orlando to face charges for the alleged sexual abuse of a young boy related to him. 67-year-old Caruso was suspended by Governor DeSantis who says there were no signs that Caruso was sexually abusing children.
- wflx.com21:09
An overwhelming number of people have posted comments on WPTV's Facebook page, calling for the death penalty for suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso following his arrest on alleged sexual abuse charges, so we're getting answers.
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)09:42
Americká policie v úterý zatkla bývalého floridského republikánského politika Michaela Carusa a obvinila jej ze sexuálního zneužívání vnuka. V případě odsouzení mu hrozí i trest smrti. Paradoxní je, že jej v minulosti sám prosazoval.
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- ibtimes.com.au14:02
Michael Caruso, a former Florida legislator, was arrested on multiple felony charges of child abuse. His arrest raises questions about the vetting process for his appointment by Governor DeSantis.
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- iheart.com19:07
Suspended PBC Clerk of Court Mike Caruso was scheduled to be in an Orange County courtroom this morning for a pre-trial detention hearing. He faces multiple charges related to allegations that he sexually abused a young boy who is related to him.
- iheart.com19:07
Suspended PBC Clerk of Court Mike Caruso was scheduled to be in an Orange County courtroom this morning for a pre-trial detention hearing. He faces multiple charges related to allegations that he sexually abused a young boy who is related to him.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- cbs12.com15:53
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso hired attorney Donna Rotunno, who defended Harvey Weinstein, and says he remains in the November race.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- katv.com10:15
The deadline has passed for Republicans to replace suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso’s name on the November ballot, meaning his name will remain.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- cbs12.com02:08
uspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso was released from the Orange County Jail Friday after a judge granted him a $160,000 bond.