Former Parkland Arts Director Charged with Invasion of Privacy

Francis 'Frank' Anonia, former arts director of the Parkland School District, faces multiple criminal charges, including invasion of privacy, after allegedly recording a teenage student undressing during a 2021 dress rehearsal of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. The charges follow an internal investigation triggered by a student's report to a teacher about inappropriate contact with him. Authorities uncovered five videos extracted from Anonia's phone that were filmed without the student's consent. Anonia resigned in June after being placed on administrative leave in April when the allegations first surfaced. The school board accepted his resignation without discussing the matter publicly. Anonia had been with the district since 2021, overseeing visual and performing arts.