Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce

Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce

Miss Mingo

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 high-powered showerheads?

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, 2026
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Editor’s Note: Hermina Hermelinda Obregon, a.k.a. Miss Mingo, is a recovering newspaper reporter living in a bungalow off Duval Street in Key West, where she answers the pressing questions of the day about life, the news, and the best happy hour prices. You can support her bar tab by becoming a paid subscriber.

DEAR MISS MINGO:

Santa brought me a non-let…

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