India, Oct. 21 -- A Texas health care executive once praised as a rising star is now facing felony charges after allegedly leaving her baby unattended on a Florida beach for nearly an hour, according to New York Post report.

Paramedics checked the baby, who was found unharmed. Still, both parents were charged with child neglect without great bodily harm and spent the night in jail before being released on a $1,000 bond.

Sara Sommers Wilks, 37, was recognized earlier this year by Cardiovascular Business on its "Forty Under 40" list, which described her as "an exceptional leader" in the medical field.

"Sara's strategic innovations have not only improved the quality of care but also ensured timely delivery of services," the publication wr...