Daily Briefing: 'Take Care of Maya' trial: Dr. Sally Smith testifies

"When we suspect child abuse, we report it," said Ethen Shapiro, one of the hospital's attorneys. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Oct 28 2023 ['Take Care of Maya' trial: Dr. Sally Smith testifies]( [Dr. Sally Smith, Medical Director of the Pinellas County Child Protection Team, testifies about her evaluation of Maya Kowalski in October 2016, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at the South County Courthouse in Venice, FL. The Kowalski family is suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for false imprisonment, negligent infliction of emotional distress, medical negligence, battery, and other claims more than a year after the family matriarch, Beata Kowalski, took her life following allegations she was abusing her daughter, Maya Kowalski. Pool photo/Mike Lang/Sarasota Herald-Tribune]( "When we suspect child abuse, we report it," said Ethen Shapiro, one of the hospital's attorneys. [READ MORE]( [Manatee cheerleader Rylee Boyce. The Riverview Rams topped the Manatee Hurricanes 21-14 at Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium in Bradenton on Friday, Oct. 21, 2023.]( [Sarasota and Manatee County Week 10 football scoreboard]( Our live scoreboard will keep you updated on all the Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte football games being played Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27. [READ MORE]( [Tiffany Razzano's kiosk inside The Bazaar at Apricot & Lime in Sarasota specializes in selling books that have been banned by communities or school districts. The choice of titles, Razzano says, includes "Anything that they don't want you to read in school."]( [Letters: Sarasota County book banners should mind their own business]( A movement has been launched to push Sarasota County to end its ties with two library associations. [READ MORE]( [Store Opening of Publix in Leesburg, Florida]( [Assistant managers sue Publix over lack of overtime pay]( A class-action lawsuit filed against Lakeland-based Publix claims assistant managers performed regular unpaid work outside their logged hours. [READ MORE]( [Scientists work with algaecide as part of red tide mitigation experiments conducted at the Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Facility and Mote Aquaculture Research Park. In September, Mote hosted researchers from around the world for a workshop to discuss mitigation tools and technologies for harmful algal blooms.]( [State lawmakers hear update on red tide battle from Mote Marine CEO]( Mote CEO says governor must have access to quick permitting to deploy any solution to treat red tide after an outbreak. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [One Park Sarasota loses air rights trial involving The Quay]( The 18-story, 123-unit luxury condo sparked opposition from neighbors. [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Historic Sarasota home up for demolition as advocates fight to save it]( After a City Commission decision, developers have to prove the building should go. [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota area restaurant]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] ['Take Care of Maya' trial: Defense's witnesses continue poking holes]( A former detective who began a criminal investigation into Beata Kowalski following child abuse allegations also ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Right-wingers wrong to use morality to justify New College takeover]( New College of Florida official Bruce Abramson recently said the school wants to return moral clarity to the rotten ... [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement Love where you work? Get your organization awarded as an employer of choice by USA TODAY. Participation is easy. [NOMINATE NOW]( [NOMINATE NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](