NewsMiami IndependentAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee to select replacement for suspended Clerk of the Court
The Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee is voting to nominate a replacement for Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Joseph Caruso following his indictment and subsequent suspension from office. Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Caruso from his position last week after he was charged with child abuse.
Read the full story at Miami IndependentWhy It Matters
The vacancy in the office requires a political party process to nominate a successor to fill the remainder of the term following the Governor's suspension of the .
Key Facts
- Joseph Caruso is the incumbent Clerk of the Court and Comptroller for Palm Beach County.
- Joseph Caruso was indicted on charges of child abuse last week.
- Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Joseph Caruso from his position immediately following the indictment.
- The Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee is currently voting to select a replacement candidate for the office.
Who's Mentioned
personKatina Maxwell“Secretary of the REC”personByron Donalds“Gubernatorial candidate whose campaign may be affected”organizationMiami Independent“The news outlet reporting the story.”organizationPalm Beach County Republican Executive Committee“The committee responsible for selecting a replacement candidate”personCascio“REC Chairman”personMike Caruso“Incumbent Clerk of the Court and Comptroller indicted for child abuse”personJane Pike“Treasurer of the REC”personJodi Schwartz“State Committeewoman”personTracy Caruso“Wife of Mike Caruso, rumored to be a potential successor”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who suspended Caruso”personJoe LaFauci“State Committeeman and ally of Caruso”personJoseph Caruso“Incumbent Clerk of the Court and Comptroller who was indicted and suspended.”personMark Foley“Former Congressman involved in a similar 2006 ballot situation”personLonnie Weinberg“REC Vice Chairwoman”