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Siblings Indicted for MacDill AFB Explosives
Federal prosecutors indicted two siblings in an investigation of an explosive device that was found near the entrance to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. The device was discovered on March 16 and did not detonate.
Land O’Lakes resident Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of planting a failed, potentially deadly improvised explosive device (IED) at the base’s visitor center on March 10. Zheng fled to China with his sister, Ann Mary Zheng, 27, who was arrested upon her return as an accessory after the fact.
Zheng has not yet been arrested and is believed to still be in China. Zheng could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted. Both he and his sister are American citizens.
Jonathan James Elder, 35, was arrested last week in connection with the threat after he made calls to the base in the days following the device being found, which led to a lockdown, although no evidence shows he was involved in the plot.
Miami-Dade School Board Fraud Trial Set
The trial of former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chairwoman Lubby Navarro will begin on April 7 for four counts of organized fraud and grand theft, with allegations of luxury trips, secret tracking devices, and a fake pregnancy.
Navarro, 50, was arrested in early 2024 following a monthslong investigation into her use of district-issued credit cards during 2022. Prosecutors say she misused approximately $100,000 in public education funds.
The money was spent in part on extravagant personal items, including vacations and shopping sprees. Navarro also purchased silicone pregnancy props and tracking devices that prosecutors claim were intended to manipulate and monitor her then-boyfriend.
Navarro pleaded not guilty. She was appointed to the school board in 2015 by then-Governor Rick Scott. The fraud went undetected until an audit conducted after she resigned from the board in December 2022 revealed it.
DOJ Sues Theme Parks Owners
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando’s parent company, saying its theme parks’ ban on wheeled walkers discriminates against guests with disabilities, including children and veterans.
The department’s civil rights division asked for a jury trial in Orlando federal court against United Parks & Resorts (UPR), which owns, leases, or operates U.S. theme parks, including SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
UPR banned walkers from its parks in November due to “misuse and safety-related incidents” and the parks’ varying pathways and terrain. The company said the wheeled walkers and seats were being inappropriately used as wheelchairs.
The ban prompted complaints from parkgoers with disabilities who were told they couldn’t enter the parks with their wheeled walkers. The DOJ then launched an investigation into the parks, questioning why “rollators,” a type of walker with wheels on its legs, a seat, and a handbrake, were banned.
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➤ Daytona Beach: The city auditor released results from an investigation into transactions made on city credit cards, finding $500,000 in policy violations on fire department cards and $50,000 in food and beverage violations. (More)
➤ Hillsborough County: The Humane Society of Tampa Bay urged the community to adopt or foster larger dogs, as the shelter has reached “critical capacity.” (More)
➤ Orange County: The sheriff’s office released body camera footage from the night Kevin Zavala suffered a medical emergency while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in 2025. Zavala later died from his injuries. (More)
➤ Holly Hill: Bryan Parker was charged with attempted aircraft piracy after crashing his car through a gate at Daytona Beach International Airport, where he nearly hit a taxiing airplane. (More)
➤ Lee County: Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson led a ceremony to honor 250 local veterans as part of a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. (More)
➤ Jupiter Island: Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County Jail late Friday after his DUI arrest at the scene of a car accident. Woods and the other driver involved in the rollover crash were not injured. (More)
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➤ Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk scored one of the most impressive goals of the NHL season on Saturday, hitting the puck with his stick between his legs. Florida lost the game to the Islanders 5-2. (See Goal)
➤ Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks hit a game-tying home run in the fifth inning of Saturday’s 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, the team’s first home run of the young season. (See Home Run)
➤ No. 10 Florida State baseball sophomore first baseman Myles Bailey went down with a gruesome leg injury during the team’s 12-11 win over Duke on Saturday, likely ending his season. Bailey ranked second in the ACC in 2026 with 13 home runs in just 26 games. (More)
➤ JetBlue added flights to nine of its current cities at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), in addition to new service with a daily flight to Cleveland starting July 8. (More)
➤LYNX paid $13.5 million for 21 acres of land to build an operations facility in Osceola County that will accommodate 153 buses. (More)
➤The state has tripled its fresh fruit marketing, investing $1.07 million in a revival effort campaign, as growers face continued challenges from cold snaps, disease, and declining yields. (More)
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➤ Billionaire Stephen Ross’ Related Ross company scored the largest construction loan ever recorded in Florida with a $772-million financing package to build two landmark office towers totaling nearly 1 million square feet in downtown West Palm Beach. (More)
➤ Bok Tower Gardens in Polk County is now part of Road Trip Florida, the name of FDOT’s celebration for America 250. A new historical marker has been added to the park. (See Video)
➤ Osceola Outback Adventures in St. Cloud offers anglers a unique Australian species not typically found in Florida waters, the barramundi, which has drawn fishermen from across the country and the world. (More)
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Siblings Indicted for MacDill AFB Explosives
