Mike Caruso

Politician, certified public accountant

American Washington, DC, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, certified public accountant
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/09/1958
Age67 years
BirthplaceWashington, DC, USA

Latest News about Mike Caruso

18/08/2026

Mike Caruso was arrested in Palm Beach County on serious child sex abuse-related charges, and Governor Ron DeSantis suspended him from office shortly afterward. The reporting said he was serving as Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller at the time and was also running for re-election.

18/08/2025

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Mike Caruso to be Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller after Joe Abruzzo vacated the post. Caruso was sworn in the next day, ending his service in the Florida House of Representatives and creating a vacancy in his legislative seat.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryMichael A. 'Mike' Caruso is an American Republican politician and businessman from Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2025 and was appointed Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County in 2025.

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityThe George Washington University
DegreeBBA in Accounting

Personal Life

ResidenceDelray Beach, Florida
ReligionProtestant
HobbiesFishing, tennis, waterskiing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseTracy Lee 'Tracy' Caruso

Family

Children
  • Christy
  • Michael
  • Andrew
  • Caroline
  • John
  • Paul
  • Kimmy
  • Danny
Grandchildren
  • Henry
  • Liliana
  • James

Career

Occupations
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Businessman
  • Florida state legislator
  • Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County
Political PartyRepublican
Notable Roles
  • Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018
  • Chair of the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
  • Chair of the Economic Infrastructure Committee
  • Vice Chair of the State Affairs Committee
  • Vice Chair of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Appointed Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County in August 2025

Style Quotient

Known ForAccountancy, legislative service, barefoot water skiing

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sold flowers, mowed lawns, and painted houses as a child to earn money.
2. Worked his way through George Washington University.
3. Was a 2017 National Men's IV Barefoot Water Skiing Silver Medalist.
4. Ran his own accounting firm, Caruso & Caruso, in Palm Beach County.
5. Served as a forensic accountant and expert witness in local and national court cases.
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