Daily Briefing: Sarasota judge denies new trial motion in 'Take Care of Maya' case

A Sarasota judge denied the All Children's Hospital motion for a new trial after a less than 30-minute interview with the juror accused of misconduct. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Jan 4 2024 [Sarasota judge denies new trial motion in 'Take Care of Maya' case]( [Judge Hunter Carroll interviews Paul Lengyel, who was juror number one and the jury foreperson in the Kowalski family lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Sarasota. Carroll granted a defense motion alleging juror misconduct had tainted the verdict. Following testimony Wednesday afternoon, Judge Carroll denied the motion.]( A Sarasota judge denied the All Children's Hospital motion for a new trial after a less than 30-minute interview with the juror accused of misconduct. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [30-plus rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota area restaurant]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [Joseph Ladapo Surgeon General of Florida criticizes COVID-19 lockdown orders during a visit with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the Fire restaurant in Winter Haven Fl Thursday March 16,2023. Ernst Peters/The Ledger]( [Florida surgeon general wants halt to mRNA COVID shots, opposes CDC]( Ladapo is a favorite of Gov. Ron DeSantis and a controversial figure who has issued recommendations against COVID shots. [READ MORE]( [Voting booths]( [Letters: Former sheriff supports new law requiring city officials to tell all]( Some are complaining, or even resigning, but Tom Knight insists voters have the right to financial disclosure to avoid conflicts of interest. [READ MORE]( [Members of the audience turn their backs and hold up "Protect Academic Freedom" signs after the board of trustees of New College denies early tenure to five professors at a meeting in April 2023. Some protesters are wearing T-shirts with the words, "BAN THE FASCISTS SAVE THE BOOKS."]( [Opinion: One year later, the vibe at New College remains hostile]( New College alum Herb Guggenheim laments the one-year anniversary of the school's conservative takeover. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Best new Florida restaurants of 2023? Here are 15 of our favorites]( What are the best new restaurants in Florida? From fancy to casual, here are 15 of our favorites that opened in ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Top 10 concerts this week in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte counties]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this week. [READ MORE]( 3 [SMH and UnitedHealthcare ink one-year agreement for Medicare Advantage]( The agreement includes a one-year Medicare Advantage contract and a three-year contract for UnitedHealthcare ... [READ MORE]( 4 [New College gets a positive review on diversity. Seriously?]( Since the governor created a majority-conservative board, the members have closed the DEI office and eliminated ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Can I smoke a joint on New Year's Eve? It depends, here's what to know]( For those who plan to light up more than fireworks on New Year's Eve, make sure you are aware of Florida's laws on ... [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 ➔]( Advertisement 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](