Florida Governor Suspends Clerk Michael Caruso After Child Abuse Arrest

Florida Governor Suspends Clerk Michael Caruso After Child Abuse Arrest

Governor Ron DeSantis suspended former Palm Beach County clerk Michael Caruso on August 19, 2026 after the clerk was arrested on multiple felony child sexual abuse charges. State law enforcement officials said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and local police took Caruso into custody on five felony child-sexual-abuse counts, and the Florida Attorney General announced the charges.

DeSantis acted immediately to remove Caruso from office. Earlier, a national business magazine reported that the former state representative and DeSantis appointee, identified as Michael Allen Carvo, faced kidnapping and child-molestation charges before being suspended.

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Florida Governor Suspends Former Ally After Child Abuse Arrest
Florida Governor Suspends Former Ally After Child Abuse Arrest

The Guardian • 19 Aug 13:59

Governor Ron DeSantis suspended former Palm Beach clerk Michael Caruso following his arrest on multiple felony child sexual abuse charges.

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August 18, 2026
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Florida Governor suspends Palm Beach Clerk of Court after child abuse arrest
Florida Governor suspends Palm Beach Clerk of Court after child abuse arrest

CBS News • 18 Aug 21:40

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges and immediately suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso arrested on multiple child abuse felony charges
Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso arrested on multiple child abuse felony charges

Florida Politics • 18 Aug 20:55

Former state Rep. Mike Carcio, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as Palm Beach County Clerk, was arrested on five felony counts related to alleged sexual abuse of a child, prompting the governor to suspend him pending investigation.

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Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso arrested on five child-abuse felonies, suspended by governor
Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso arrested on five child-abuse felonies, suspended by governor

WPEC • 18 Aug 19:19

Florida Attorney General announced the arrest of Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso on five felony charges involving alleged child sexual abuse, and Governor Ron DeSantis immediately suspended him from office.

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Palm Beach County clerk of court arrested on child sex abuse charges
Palm Beach County clerk of court arrested on child sex abuse charges

WPTV • 18 Aug 18:56

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was taken into custody on five felony child sexual abuse counts and suspended from office by Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse Felonies
Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse Felonies

Sun Sentinel • 18 Aug 16:32

Florida Attorney General announced the arrest of Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso on five felony child-abuse charges, and Governor DeSantis suspended him from office.

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Former Florida lawmaker and Palm Beach clerk suspended after child kidnapping arrest
Former Florida lawmaker and Palm Beach clerk suspended after child kidnapping arrest

Forbes • 18 Aug 15:40

Michael Allen Carvo, a former state representative and DeSantis appointee, was suspended as Palm Beach County clerk following his arrest on kidnapping and child-molestation charges.

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