Opa-locka Parks director charged after child left alone in car 8+ hours, records show

Zonya Ray, the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Opa-locka, was cited for leaving a 5-year-old child unattended in a vehicle overnight for over eight hours. The incident occurred on March 11, and Ray acknowledged failing to check the vehicle before leaving, resulting in the child being discovered the next morning. The charge is a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida law, and Ray signed a promise to appear in court instead of posting bond.