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Palm Beach County Clerk Caruso arrested on child sex abuse charges

Palm Beach County Clerk Caruso arrested on child sex abuse charges

Republican Michael Caruso, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve as Palm Beach County's Clerk of Court, faces child sex abuse charges.
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Suspended clerk Mike Caruso in court after child molestation arrest

Suspended clerk Mike Caruso in court after child molestation arrest

Mike Caruso, arrested Tuesday, made his first court appearance on Wednesday. Here's what the judge said about the accused child molester.
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Allegations against Caruso 'sickening and horrifying,' Abruzzo says

Allegations against Caruso 'sickening and horrifying,' Abruzzo says

Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo called the alleged abuse a betrayal of trust that, if proven, should be met with “the full force of the law."
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North Carolina SBI Assists Florida Authorities in Multi-State Cemetery Theft Investigation

North Carolina SBI Assists Florida Authorities in Multi-State Cemetery Theft Investigation

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is collaborating with the Orange County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office to locate three individuals suspected of being involved in a multi-state cemetery theft ring. The suspects, identified as Drake Lee Milam (33), Porsche Bancroft (32), and Angela Garrett (52), all from Indianapolis, Indiana, are believed to be operating across the southeastern U.S. They are accused of breaking into cemetery niches and stealing heirlooms, including cremated remains. Authorities have identified at least 20 cases in Florida alone, with incidents reported in at least nine states. Milam and Bancroft are reportedly in a relationship, and Garrett is Bancroft’s mother. Warrants have been issued for their arrest, which would facilitate their extradition back to Florida. Central Florida Crimeline is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Families are being encouraged to inspect their loved ones' resting places to ensure no items have been disturbed...
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Florida carries out its 13th execution of the year on a man convicted of killing estranged wife

Florida carries out its 13th execution of the year on a man convicted of killing estranged wife

A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law has been executed
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Primary election live updates: Palm Beach County voters head to polls

Primary election live updates: Palm Beach County voters head to polls

Contentious races for County Commission and Congress headline a list of state, local and congressional elections on the ballot on Aug. 18.
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Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber

Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber

A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed
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Florida Governor DeSantis Refuses to Endorse Scandal-Plagued Republican Cory Mills Ahead of Primary

Florida Governor DeSantis Refuses to Endorse Scandal-Plagued Republican Cory Mills Ahead of Primary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly stated his refusal to endorse or support Republican Representative Cory Mills, who is seeking a third term in Congress despite facing multiple controversies. Mills is currently under an ethics investigation concerning possible domestic violence allegations, which he denies. Governor DeSantis explicitly told reporters, "I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills." This decision comes as Mills faces three GOP challengers in the upcoming primary election, and follows a trend where 12 incumbent members of Congress have already lost their primaries this year due to various scandals or controversies.
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President Trump Votes by Mail Despite Criticizing Practice as 'Inherently Corrupt'

President Trump Votes by Mail Despite Criticizing Practice as 'Inherently Corrupt'

President Trump cast his vote by mail in Florida's Republican primary, a move that comes despite his repeated public denunciations of mail-in voting as 'inherently corrupt' and highly susceptible to fraud. Palm Beach County voting records indicate that President Trump requested a ballot in late July and returned it last week for the primary elections in his adopted home state. This is not the first instance of President Trump utilizing mail-in voting; he previously voted by mail in Palm Beach County in 2020 and again in a Florida special election earlier this year. Following the latter vote, he defended his personal use of the system while reiterating his broader opposition, stating, 'No, I think mail-in voting is a terrible thing. I think if you vote, you should go.' White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales clarified that President Trump's use of mail-in ballots aligns with exceptions outlined in the SAVE America Act, which he supports. These exceptions permit mail-in voting for reasons such as illness, disab...
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Florida Mother Arrested on Arson and Child Abuse Charges After Kitchen Fire and Hot Wax Incident

Florida Mother Arrested on Arson and Child Abuse Charges After Kitchen Fire and Hot Wax Incident

Meliza Campos-Sanchez, 26, was arrested on August 17 in Miami, Florida, facing charges of first-degree arson, child abuse, and two counts of child neglect. The arrest followed an investigation into a kitchen fire at her home on August 16, which Miami-Dade Fire Rescue determined was intentionally set using an open flame, ignitable liquids, and combustible materials. Authorities discovered two videos posted by Campos-Sanchez on Instagram. One video reportedly shows her pouring melted candle wax onto her own leg and then onto the hands of her two young daughters. The second video depicts Campos-Sanchez, wearing a silver mask, spraying a liquid onto clothing on the kitchen floor before igniting it with a red lighter. Her husband, Yusniel Cue, informed investigators that they had been experiencing marital issues, and he had been staying with his parents for about a week. Cue also mentioned a previous incident where Campos-Sanchez allegedly attempted suicide and that he had contacted the sheriff's office due to ...
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Rep. Cory Mills Faces Challenging Primary Amidst Scandals and DOJ Investigation, Despite Trump Endorsement

Rep. Cory Mills Faces Challenging Primary Amidst Scandals and DOJ Investigation, Despite Trump Endorsement

Republican Rep. Cory Mills is confronting a difficult primary election in Florida's 7th Congressional District. Despite receiving a "Complete and Total Endorsement" from President Trump, Mills is embroiled in multiple controversies. These include allegations of domestic assault from February 2025, accusations of 'stolen valor' regarding a Bronze Star in May 2025, and a restraining order granted against him in October 2025 following claims of dating violence. The House Ethics Committee established a subcommittee in November 2025 to investigate allegations against Mills, and by May 2026, had authorized over 20 subpoenas and obtained thousands of documents. Furthermore, NBC News reported in July 2026 that Mills is under investigation by the Department of Justice, with sources indicating the probe partly concerns his finances. Mills has denied confirmation of a DOJ investigation. Public polling shows Mills with a narrow lead, but a significant portion of voters remain undecided, and Florida Governor Ron DeSant...
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Immigrant groups urge Lake Worth to reject PBSO contract over ICE ties

Immigrant groups urge Lake Worth to reject PBSO contract over ICE ties

Immigrant advocates want 'guardrails' in the PBSO contract to limit its work with U.S. agents. One commissioner says a no-vote won't stop detentions.