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Florida a hotbed for UFO sightings, but so far, no little green men
News and commentary that's out of this world
WEEKLY DEBRIEF: Trump hopes little green men will distract from Iran and the Epstein Files
Your curated summary of the top stories from the previous week, a look ahead to coming events, and more
 • J.C. Bruce
ASK THE BIRD: Now what am I supposed to do with all the gunslinger gear I bought?
Got a question? Ask Miss Mingo. She's got answers. Some may even be true. She writes every Saturday for Tropic Press.
Subsidies for sale: How the governor and the Legislature politically profit off the state budget
Many of Florida's elected leaders have taken five- and six-figure campaign contributions from donors who are about to get millions of dollars in…
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Feds and Florida discuss shutting down Alligator Alcatraz
News and commentary for Floridians and other discerning Americans

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Publix appears to reverse course on open-carry guns in its grocery stores
News and commentary for Floridians and other thoughtful Americans
Marco Rubio's feeble reassurance on gas prices fails the reality test
News and commentary for all Americans from a Florida perspective
COMMENTARY: Before Rubio and Vance spout off again, some words from the Popes
News and views for all Americans from a Florida perspective
Volunteer efforts are closing the gap to ensure Democrats are on the Legislature ballot
News and commentary for Floridians concerned about the future of our democracy
Lawsuit challenging DeSantis' unlawful gerrymander has now been filed
News and commentary for discerning Floridians and other Americans
Trump burns the dollar and the rest of us pay for it
News and commentary for Floridians and Americans alike
Lawsuits imminent as Legislature ignores state constitution at DeSantis' bidding
Your curated summary of the top news from the previous week, plus a look ahead to coming events
 • J.C. Bruce
ASK THE BIRD: Are the seashells rising up in protest all on their own?
Got a question? Ask Miss Mingo. She's got answers. Some may even be true. She writes every Saturday for Tropic Press.
Trump travels to The Villages for a safe place to brag about the tottering economy
News and commentary from a Florida perspective for all Americans
 • J.C. Bruce
Time for a trip down the Mother Road--taking a break from the distressing news of the day
Life isn't just about politics. There are highways to explore...
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Voting rights take it on the chin in Washington and Tallahassee today
News and commentary for discerning Floridians and other Americans
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Spain: Economic disaster, like Trump says, or a model for the civilized world?
This is a special report from Tropic Press European correspondent Bob Brecha

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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…
 • 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
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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.
 • 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
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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:
 • 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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