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Clerk Report - February 2026
Clerk Caruso Married 20 Couples on Valentine's Day
Clerk Mike Caruso married 20 couples on Saturday, February 14 during our annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding ceremony.
Couples and their closest family and friends gathered at the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach for the event.
Phone and Text Scams Targeting Your Wallet
Across Florida, residents are receiving phone calls and text messages claiming they have an unpaid traffic ticket that must be paid immediately.
These scams are designed to trick you into sharing personal information such as your credit card number and Social Security number.
Here’s what you need to know: my office will never send a text or call you demanding payment for a traffic ticket.
If you owe a fine, you’ll receive an official notice by mail, or you can look it up yourself on our secure website at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/traffic.
If you get a suspicious text or email, do not click on any links. Delete the message right away.
Never share personal or financial information with anyone claiming to represent our office or law enforcement by phone, text or email.
Get Back on the Road with Operation Green Light
Do you have an outstanding criminal or traffic case in Palm Beach County that has been referred to a collection agency?
Save money and become eligible to reinstate your driver license by taking advantage of Operation Green Light, March 2 to March 6.
For one week only, our office will waive collection agency fees.
✅ Pay Your Outstanding Fines
✅ Save Money on Collections Fees*
✅ Get Your License Reinstated
*Collection agency fees of 25% are waived March 2-6, 2026
Office's Deputy IG Named President of PBC Economic Crimes Unit
Palm Beach Economic Crimes Unit board members pictured from left to right: Jennifer Minton, Kim Meade, Anthony Palmieri, Nolan Wilson, Nathan Hubbard and Beth Perdie.
Congratulations to Deputy Inspector General Anthony Palmieri, who was recently elected president of the Palm Beach Economic Crimes Unit (PBECU).
PBECU is a nonprofit organization that promotes education and collaboration among law enforcement, prosecutors and financial-crimes investigators and serves as a forum for intelligence sharing and best practices.
Offices Closed for Good Friday
Our offices will be closed on Good Friday - Friday, April 3*
Pay-by-Phone holiday hours can be found on our website. Plus, many of our services are available online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
*On April 3, while courthouses will be closed, all other County buildings will be open to the public.
In Our Community -
We're Here to Help!
Inspiring the Next Generation of
Legal Minds!
Clerk Mike Caruso met with students from Loggers' Run Middle School's Pre-Law Academy on Tuesday, February 10, giving them insight into how the Clerk's office partners with the courts in Palm Beach County and our role as record keeper.
Getting Involved in Jupiter
Volunteers from our office connected residents with helpful information about Clerk services at Jupiter Jubilee on Saturday, February 7.
Keeping Residents Protected in
Delray Beach
Clerk Mike Caruso met face-to-face with residents of Tropic Isle Civic Association on Wednesday, February 4 to get them to sign up for Property Fraud Alerts.
Connecting with City Commissioners
Clerk Mike Caruso spoke with Delray Beach City Commissioners and the public on Tuesday, February 3.
Keeping West County Residents Informed
While in Belle Glade, Clerk Mike Caruso met with the Belle Glade Rotary Club on Tuesday, February 3 - giving them insight to our office.
Taking Our Services to the Airwaves
Clerk Mike Caruso talks barefoot waterskiing, his former life as a state representative, and how he's currently serving the people of Palm Beach County with ESPN West Palm Tonight's Michael Rizzo.
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