DeSantis Ally, Palm Beach County Clerk Arrested On Child Sex
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- Michael Allen Caruso, a former Florida House member and close ally of Governor Ron DeSantis, was suspended as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts following his arrest on charges of kidnapping and child molestation.
- Caruso served in the Florida House from 2018 until his resignation in August 2025, consistently supporting conservative policies such as the Parental Rights in Education bill and restrictive abortion laws.
- Known for his loyalty to DeSantis, Caruso opposed House Republican leadership when their agenda conflicted with the governor’s, including casting the sole Republican vote against a legislative immigration enforcement package.
- He actively campaigned for DeSantis during the 2024 presidential primary, even traveling to Iowa in harsh weather to support the governor before the caucuses.
- In recognition of his support, DeSantis appointed Caruso as Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County in the summer of 2025.
