Archive - Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce

Florida's Legislature is about to convene -- and that should make you very nervous

News and views for Floridians and other thoughtful Americans

10 hrs ago • 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.

Published on Seeking Rents • 20 hrs ago

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

Jan 10 • 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.

Jan 10

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

Jan 9 • J.C. Bruce

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

Jan 8 • J.C. Bruce

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

Jan 8 • J.C. Bruce

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

Jan 7 • J.C. Bruce

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.

Jan 4 • J.C. Bruce

Eliminating property taxes would make Florida's 'worst in the U.S.' regressive system even worse

Special report from Florida Trident

Jan 4

Bear hunt, land swaps, electric rates: Florida's environmental year in review

A special report from Florida Phoenix

Jan 3

Spiteful Trump vetoes Florida tribe's flood protection over Alligator Alcatraz opposition

A special report from Florida Phoenix

Jan 2

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