Zonya Ray
Coverage of Zonya Ray in the Nexus archive.
- Opa-locka Parks director accused of leaving child in car 8+ hours could face jail time
Zonya Ray, director of parks and recreation in Opa-locka, was cited for leaving a 5-year-old child unattended in a vehicle overnight, leading to potential jail time. Ray pleaded not guilty in court, and the city has limited public comments due to the case involving a minor and personnel issues.
- 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.