Arrest in Kirk killing | 36 charged in jail drug-smuggling probe | Maxwell on vaccine plans | Alligator Alcatraz detainees | 1 dead in Brightline-car collision

36 charged in drug-smuggling probe into Orange County Jail • Maxwell: Most pan DeSantis vaccine plans. One medical group dodged.

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Orlando Sentinel Evening Update Friday, September 12, 2025

Arrest in Kirk killing | 36 charged in jail drug-smuggling probe | Maxwell on vaccine plans | Alligator Alcatraz detainees | 1 dead in Brightline-car collision Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Sentinel Sports Final WEEKDAYS Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. Sign up Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say The suspected shooter was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Read more → 36 charged in drug-smuggling probe into Orange County Jail Among those charged were two correctional officers and an attorney. Read more → Maxwell: Most pan DeSantis vaccine plans. One medical group dodged. The reaction to the DeSantis plan to let kids skip out on vaccines has been overwhelmingly negative. But one medical group has curiously refused to take a stand. Read more → Alligator Alcatraz detainees continue to face obstacles to meet with lawyers, court papers allege There still are no protocols for attorneys to get in touch with clients at the immigration detention center and detainees are often transferred just before scheduled lawyer visits, according to new court papers. Read more → Brightline train collision with car in Brevard leaves one dead Rockledge officials say the crash at a train crossing fatally wounded a person in the car. Read more → Hurricane center ups chances tropical depression will form in Atlantic The National Hurricane Center on Friday increased the chances a tropical wave in the Atlantic will develop into the season's next tropical depression or storm. Read more → U.S. Justice Department probes rejection of Orlando Torah Center expansion The county rejected the plans saying a three-story building did not fit in a residential neighborhood, but now DOJ suggests antisemitism might have been at play. Read more → What's in a name? Winter Park resident claims city is stealing Christmas The conflict is over what to call annual holiday celebrations on Park Avenue, that run from mid-November until the new year. Read more → Florida surgeon general says vaccines should be a choice. But what's his advice? Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has refused to say whether kids should be vaccinated at all, after announcing the state would try and remove school vaccine requirements. Read more → Delray Beach ends legal battle over rainbow crosswalk. 'Nobody thinks we can win.' Delray Beach city commissioners voted to rescind their decision to challenge the state and will not move forward with a legal battle over its LGBTQ+ street art. Read more → The tiny lizards you see everywhere have an unexpected power — they can tolerate 'extreme' toxic lead Brown anoles are not only quick little roach killers, a recent study reveals that they have the ability to thrive when exposed to levels of toxic chemicals that would hurt humans. Read more →

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