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Florida's Legislature is about to convene -- and that should make you very nervous
News and views for Floridians and other thoughtful Americans
 • J.C. Bruce
A dream for developers, a nightmare for women: Florida lawmakers start a new session
Here's what to watch as Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature gavels open the 2026 session.
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A geography lesson for Donald Trump: Russia is already our neighbor. Just ask Sarah Palin
News for Americans, including former New Yorkers currently living in Florida who may have fallen asleep in class
 • J.C. Bruce
ASK THE BIRD: Can you open carry bear spray? Is my new woke hat in danger of being spray-painted? And can I get one of those special Trump…
Got a question? Ask Miss Mingo. She's got answers. Some may be true. She writes every Saturday for Tropic Press. Except when she doesn't.
Most Florida Republicans vote against lowering health insurance costs; DeSantis wants more of them in Congress; but at least Trump may get a…
You can't make this stuff up. This is your representative democracy at work
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Recent posts

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UPDATE: The FBI has squeezed Minnesota law enforcement out of ICE shooting investigation
An important update on this morning's post regarding the killing of a 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
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There's an ICE agent who needs to be behind bars. Make it happen Minnesota
News and views for Floridians on events of concern to all Americans
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It's good to be back home in weird and dangerous Florida
News and views for Floridians and other Americans who only wish they lived here
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Venezuelans in Florida rejoice at news of Maduro's abduction, but be wary of what comes next
News and views for Floridians and other thoughtful Americans. Venezuelan exiles, too.
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Eliminating property taxes would make Florida's 'worst in the U.S.' regressive system even worse
Special report from Florida Trident
Bear hunt, land swaps, electric rates: Florida's environmental year in review
A special report from Florida Phoenix
Spiteful Trump vetoes Florida tribe's flood protection over Alligator Alcatraz opposition
A special report from Florida Phoenix
That screaming you hear is America falling off the Obamacare cliff
News and views for Floridians and other thoughtful Americans
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Bondi is bungling while DeSantis is killing--all as we roll into a new year
News and views for Floridians and other deeply concerned Americans
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It's time to start planning your New Year's resolutions. Here's a helpful guide
News and views for discerning Floridians and others who only wish they weren't digging out of the snow right now
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On the final Sunday of the year, two memorable events taking place in Florida today
News and views for thoughtful Floridians and other discerning Americans
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The long-neglected Florida flamingo finally may get the recognition it deserves
News and views for Floridians and bird-lovers everywhere
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Books

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Follow the adventures of our own weird news reporter Alexander Strange
The six book series is available in a variety of formats including eBooks, paperbacks, hard covers and the final two installments, Mister Manners and…
 • J.C. Bruce
Order Your Copy of Scribbles From Space
Earth's first visitor from outer space is named Daxion Xantharix. But you can call him Scribbles. Get your copy of his story for only 99 cents! Yes…
Winning Weird
Novel by Naples journalist and author named Book of the Year
'Strange Timing' wins Book of the Year in annual Royal Palm Literary Awards
It also brought home Gold Medals for Best Thriller and Best Science fiction novel
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Books
Here's how to get your copies of The Strange Files series, chronicling the adventures of Alexander Strange, America's only full-time weird news…
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Scribbles From Space, my new novella, has left the launchpad. Here's how you can get your very own copy.
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Cool as a Moose Egg
A Short Short Scifi Story
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The Code
A Short Short Science Fiction Story
Start Your Book Publishing Journey
In a recent column celebrating Make A Book Day, I offered to share some links to help would-be self-publishers get started. Here they are.
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Tour of Duty
Inside America's Armed Forces
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Kirkus Reviews Calls STRANGE TIMING ‘Highly Entertaining’
Read Time:1 Minute, 41 Second
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Hot off the Presses. The Latest Adventure in The Strange Files Series is Out!
Read Time:32 Second
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The Strange Files

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News of the Weird
We live in strange times. People are getting drunk without drinking, cheap jewelry is saving lives, the rise of the robots, the secrets of the Egyptian…
 • J.C. Bruce
STRANGE SCIENCE : Use This Info to Impress Your Friends
How far can the human eye see? While the majority of us wouldn’t consider our vision to be extraordinary, the human eye can see much farther than most…
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YOUR HEALTH: Six Minutes of Exercise Wards off Dementia
Six minutes of high-intensity exercise is enough to produce a key protein in the brain, one that’s important in brain formation, function, and memory…
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STRANGE CRITTERS: Hiss-terical Encounter of the Slithering Kind
A Tucson woman returned home after a four-day trip and said she was "looking forward to using my own restroom in peace."
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STRANGE CRITTERS: Vampire Fish Stalk the Great Lakes
The sea lamprey, a fish with an eel-like shape and an appetite for blood, is making a comeback in the Great Lakes.
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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Swear You've Never Fought a Duel
Most states have some weird laws on the books, but this one from Kentucky is one of the strangest:
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What? Pythons Weren't Enough? Now Dangerous Snails?
Giant African land snails have been spotted on Florida's east coast prompting officials to place a quarantine on Broward County.
CUTE BUT DEADLY: Beware the Blue-Ringed Octopus
Mystery writers are always looking for new ways to kill off characters.
 • J.C. Bruce
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