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WEEKLY DEBRIEF: She was fired for a post on Charlie Kirk; now Florida taxpayers owe her nearly half a million dollars
Your curated summary of the top news from the previous week, plus a look ahead to coming events. And more.
 • J.C. Bruce
ASK THE BIRD: So how can Trump sue himself and the rest of us have to pay for it?
Got a question? Ask Miss Mingo. She's got answers, some of which she's actually researched. Some not. She writes every Saturday for Tropic Press.
Grassroots efforts could provide victory margin in Florida midterms
News and commentary from Florida for all Americans
Stephen Colbert and Thomas Massie refused to knuckle under to a tyrant
News and commentary for Floridians and other Americans
Trump continues to pressure Cuba with indictment announcement today
News and commentary of interest to Floridians, Americans and the entire Caribbean basin
I just took the test to enter this year's Florida Python Challenge. Check out my score...
When the going gets weird, Florida hunts snakes
Trump announces brazen $1.7 billion 'settlement' through his new Ministry of Grift
So, the president sues himself, settles the suit with himself, and we pay for it--all done through the so-called Department of Justice. Time for a name…
How would a Democrat govern Florida? The top two candidates share their views
Chronicling the strange political currents of Florida and America
WEEKLY DEBRIEF: Millions for Trump; nothing for Miami. Lawsuit claims the deal is illegal
Your curated summary of the top news from the previous week, plus a look ahead to coming events
 • J.C. Bruce
ASK THE BIRD: How big a 'savings' was Alligator Alcatraz? And will we be moving buffalo there?
Got a question? Ask Miss Mingo. She's got answers, some of which she's actually researched. Some not. She writes every Saturday for Tropic Press.
Trump may 'settle' lawsuit against himself by creating a slush fund worth $1.7 billion
Miami federal judge forced Trump's hand by asking tough questions
Hey, let's build a concentration camp in the middle of a swamp--then tear it down
An imagined behind-the-scenes look at how Alligator Alcatraz came to be and how it will have to be dismantled

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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
 • J.C. Bruce
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…
 • J.C. Bruce
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Scribbles From Space, my new novella, has left the launchpad. Here's how you can get your very own copy.
 • J.C. Bruce
Cool as a Moose Egg
A Short Short Scifi Story
 • J.C. Bruce
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.
 • J.C. Bruce
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
 • J.C. Bruce
Hot off the Presses. The Latest Adventure in The Strange Files Series is Out!
Read Time:32 Second
 • J.C. Bruce

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…
 • J.C. Bruce
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…
 • J.C. Bruce
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."
 • J.C. Bruce
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.
 • J.C. Bruce
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:
 • J.C. Bruce
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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