C. A. Bridges
@cabridges.bsky.social
I write things that explain other things for USA TODAY NETWORK Florida. I also take pictures, mostly for me. My opinions are my own and I only agree with about half of them. He/him.
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C. A. Bridges
@cabridges.bsky.social
· Nov 16
New followers, hi! I’m a trending writer for the USA TODAY NETWORK in Florida, which means I try to explain what’s going on, from hurricanes to politics to pop culture to health threats. Sometimes it helps.
I’m also a photographer for local performers, a dog dad, and a thrifter on weekends.
I’m also a photographer for local performers, a dog dad, and a thrifter on weekends.
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
So far in 2025, Florida has executed three times as many people as any other state. Three more have already been scheduled, including one today.
How many 2025 Florida executions have there been? Florida leads the nation, by far
So far this year, Florida has put three times the number of death row inmates to death than the next state, with more to come.
www.tallahassee.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
So far in 2025, Florida has executed three times as many people as any other state. Three more have already been scheduled, including one today.
Driving in the worst kind of traffic. Too slow to get anywhere, not stopping long enough to let me read.
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Driving in the worst kind of traffic. Too slow to get anywhere, not stopping long enough to let me read.
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Thank you fellow Scarleteen supporters for all your boosts & donations! We’re up to $3000 out of $40,000 for health CARE for health EDUCATORS. Can you help us get to $3500 tonight? 🖤
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November 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Thank you fellow Scarleteen supporters for all your boosts & donations! We’re up to $3000 out of $40,000 for health CARE for health EDUCATORS. Can you help us get to $3500 tonight? 🖤
I was UTTERLY convinced the Josh Johnson concert was Tuesday night. Completely. I'd made plans.
Got a reminder at 6:30 tonight for the 7 pm show, also tonight. I live more than an hour away.
We missed the opening act but got in before he started and hardly broke any laws. He was fantastic.
Got a reminder at 6:30 tonight for the 7 pm show, also tonight. I live more than an hour away.
We missed the opening act but got in before he started and hardly broke any laws. He was fantastic.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I was UTTERLY convinced the Josh Johnson concert was Tuesday night. Completely. I'd made plans.
Got a reminder at 6:30 tonight for the 7 pm show, also tonight. I live more than an hour away.
We missed the opening act but got in before he started and hardly broke any laws. He was fantastic.
Got a reminder at 6:30 tonight for the 7 pm show, also tonight. I live more than an hour away.
We missed the opening act but got in before he started and hardly broke any laws. He was fantastic.
The loudest thunder crack I’ve ever just just shook the house, and I’ve had lightning strike within 25 feet of me before.
Neighborhood Facebook group currently lighting up with “Wow!” comments.
Neighborhood Facebook group currently lighting up with “Wow!” comments.
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The loudest thunder crack I’ve ever just just shook the house, and I’ve had lightning strike within 25 feet of me before.
Neighborhood Facebook group currently lighting up with “Wow!” comments.
Neighborhood Facebook group currently lighting up with “Wow!” comments.
Today’s thrifting is largely arts-and-crafts based, with some Rocky Horror and Harryhausen.
I was unaware there was a Rocky Horror Picture Show board game. I think I bought it by reflex.
I was unaware there was a Rocky Horror Picture Show board game. I think I bought it by reflex.
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today’s thrifting is largely arts-and-crafts based, with some Rocky Horror and Harryhausen.
I was unaware there was a Rocky Horror Picture Show board game. I think I bought it by reflex.
I was unaware there was a Rocky Horror Picture Show board game. I think I bought it by reflex.
Realized with some dismay last night that I somehow missed the last two books in @gailcarriger.bsky.social ‘s Delightfully Deadly series.
On the one hand, this is a remarkably bizarre misstep for me with what is one of my buy-on-sight authors.
On the other, ooh! Two new books to read!
On the one hand, this is a remarkably bizarre misstep for me with what is one of my buy-on-sight authors.
On the other, ooh! Two new books to read!
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Realized with some dismay last night that I somehow missed the last two books in @gailcarriger.bsky.social ‘s Delightfully Deadly series.
On the one hand, this is a remarkably bizarre misstep for me with what is one of my buy-on-sight authors.
On the other, ooh! Two new books to read!
On the one hand, this is a remarkably bizarre misstep for me with what is one of my buy-on-sight authors.
On the other, ooh! Two new books to read!
More than 100 flights have been canceled in Florida airports so far this morning as the FAA tries to alleviate pressure on overworked, unpaid air traffic controllers.
More than 100 flights cancelled at Florida airports Friday. What we know
The FAA has ordered flights to be cancelled to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers as the shutdown continues. What about Florida?
www.palmbeachpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
More than 100 flights have been canceled in Florida airports so far this morning as the FAA tries to alleviate pressure on overworked, unpaid air traffic controllers.
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t a fan of a lot of Image books when they started out.
But I’ll pay $18 just for a set of Astro City by Kurt Busiek, easily one of the best series from any company, ever.
Oh, and I liked Mage.
But I’ll pay $18 just for a set of Astro City by Kurt Busiek, easily one of the best series from any company, ever.
Oh, and I liked Mage.
Humble Comic Bundle: Image Comics in the '90s
Collect the hottest titles from Image Comics with a mix of retro and modern hits and help support The BINC Foundation with your purchase!
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November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t a fan of a lot of Image books when they started out.
But I’ll pay $18 just for a set of Astro City by Kurt Busiek, easily one of the best series from any company, ever.
Oh, and I liked Mage.
But I’ll pay $18 just for a set of Astro City by Kurt Busiek, easily one of the best series from any company, ever.
Oh, and I liked Mage.
Weird how many of the stuffed animals I've bought Teres over the years want to tickle, bite or attack me.
Me: You'd think I'd screen for that.
Teresa: Yeah. Weird. Huh.
Me: You'd think I'd screen for that.
Teresa: Yeah. Weird. Huh.
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Weird how many of the stuffed animals I've bought Teres over the years want to tickle, bite or attack me.
Me: You'd think I'd screen for that.
Teresa: Yeah. Weird. Huh.
Me: You'd think I'd screen for that.
Teresa: Yeah. Weird. Huh.
Just as holiday traffic is about to get crazy, the FAA announced it will be cutting flights by 10% at 40 airports acxroiss teh country as the shutdown continues. The unofficial list includes several in Florida.
These Florida airports may see reduced flights in FAA shutdown move. Delays, cancellations
Which Florida airports are seeing flight delays and cancellations as the federal government shutdown continues?
www.palmbeachpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Just as holiday traffic is about to get crazy, the FAA announced it will be cutting flights by 10% at 40 airports acxroiss teh country as the shutdown continues. The unofficial list includes several in Florida.
Teen Vogue produced some of the best journalism out there for years, on topics that were vitally important to teens (and the rest of us). So they had to go, apparently.
What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Teen Vogue produced some of the best journalism out there for years, on topics that were vitally important to teens (and the rest of us). So they had to go, apparently.
SNAP beneifts can't be used for pet food, but people struggling to eat without SNAP benefits may not be able to feed the family dog or cat.
Here's where to get help in Florida.
Here's where to get help in Florida.
Where to find free, reduced pet food in Florida as government shutdown continues
SNAP benefits can't be used for pet food, but money budgeted for family dogs and cats may be needed to feed humans during the shutdown.
www.palmbeachpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
SNAP beneifts can't be used for pet food, but people struggling to eat without SNAP benefits may not be able to feed the family dog or cat.
Here's where to get help in Florida.
Here's where to get help in Florida.
Who is Jared Isaacman? Trump picks billlionaire civilian astronaut and high school dropout to be his NASA head.
Again.
Again.
Who is Jared Isaacman? Billionaire civilian astronaut once again Trump's pick to lead NASA
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated billionaire Jared Isaacman to be the new head of NASA after withdrawing his nomination in May.
www.floridatoday.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Who is Jared Isaacman? Trump picks billlionaire civilian astronaut and high school dropout to be his NASA head.
Again.
Again.
What’s keeping the shutdown going? An explanation of the filibuster, Trump’s demand for the “nuclear option,” and why even his Republican allies want to keep it.
What is the filibuster? Trump demands 'nuclear option' to end the government shutdown
Trump wants the Senate to abolish the filibuster blocking legislation such as ending the shutdown. Here's why even his Republican allies keep it.
www.tallahassee.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What’s keeping the shutdown going? An explanation of the filibuster, Trump’s demand for the “nuclear option,” and why even his Republican allies want to keep it.
My weekend book haul. A book on Edward Gorey’s art collection and influences, a 1st edition of a Bellairs book with a Gorey cover, a bent book of postcards, a @tkingfisher.com YA book and a pop-up version of Kubla Khan by Nick Bantock.
The last led me into a deep dive in the world of pop-up books.
The last led me into a deep dive in the world of pop-up books.
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My weekend book haul. A book on Edward Gorey’s art collection and influences, a 1st edition of a Bellairs book with a Gorey cover, a bent book of postcards, a @tkingfisher.com YA book and a pop-up version of Kubla Khan by Nick Bantock.
The last led me into a deep dive in the world of pop-up books.
The last led me into a deep dive in the world of pop-up books.
The problem with working the early shift the week leading up to daylight saving time ending is that I was up, wide awake, at 4:30 a.m.
I literally wrote an article about adjusting your sleep schedule, followed my own rule and I’m still up.
Gonna be an interesting day.
I literally wrote an article about adjusting your sleep schedule, followed my own rule and I’m still up.
Gonna be an interesting day.
November 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The problem with working the early shift the week leading up to daylight saving time ending is that I was up, wide awake, at 4:30 a.m.
I literally wrote an article about adjusting your sleep schedule, followed my own rule and I’m still up.
Gonna be an interesting day.
I literally wrote an article about adjusting your sleep schedule, followed my own rule and I’m still up.
Gonna be an interesting day.
Art is as subjective as anything can be. That’s part of the point of art, that you bring your own interpretation to the artist’s intentions to discover new revelations for yourself.
Kind of thinking one woman beat her child to death with a book and the other is cradling a tiny middle-aged woman.
Kind of thinking one woman beat her child to death with a book and the other is cradling a tiny middle-aged woman.
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Art is as subjective as anything can be. That’s part of the point of art, that you bring your own interpretation to the artist’s intentions to discover new revelations for yourself.
Kind of thinking one woman beat her child to death with a book and the other is cradling a tiny middle-aged woman.
Kind of thinking one woman beat her child to death with a book and the other is cradling a tiny middle-aged woman.
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My perhaps controversial assessment is that when you share the propaganda of your enemies to call it out or to mock it… you’re still spreading their propaganda and maybe doing exactly what they hope you’ll do.
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
My perhaps controversial assessment is that when you share the propaganda of your enemies to call it out or to mock it… you’re still spreading their propaganda and maybe doing exactly what they hope you’ll do.
Still no trick or treaters. Come on, people, hurry up, the oil's gonna cool down!
November 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Still no trick or treaters. Come on, people, hurry up, the oil's gonna cool down!
Annual warning: most of the Halloween candy in the house tonight is bad, even possibly fatal for your dogs, even in small quantities. Here's why and which ones to avoid.
Ignore those puppy-dog eyes: These yummy Halloween treats can be deadly for your dog
When you get home with your Halloween haul, don't share it with your family pooch. Some of the brightly colored items in that bucket might be fatal.
www.news-journalonline.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Annual warning: most of the Halloween candy in the house tonight is bad, even possibly fatal for your dogs, even in small quantities. Here's why and which ones to avoid.
We’ve been binging “What’s My Line?” episodes on YouTube and got to the episode where they honor longtime series regular Dorothy Kilgallen after her death. We liked her so I looked up how she died.
That led to an hourlong deep dive on her amazing life, her suspicious death and the JFK connection.
That led to an hourlong deep dive on her amazing life, her suspicious death and the JFK connection.
October 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
We’ve been binging “What’s My Line?” episodes on YouTube and got to the episode where they honor longtime series regular Dorothy Kilgallen after her death. We liked her so I looked up how she died.
That led to an hourlong deep dive on her amazing life, her suspicious death and the JFK connection.
That led to an hourlong deep dive on her amazing life, her suspicious death and the JFK connection.
Don’t do it if you’re not ready and you’re not sure.
But if you plan to get married to your partner, you might want to step it up.
But if you plan to get married to your partner, you might want to step it up.
Supreme Court sets date to consider same-sex marriage case
Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis is calling for the overturning of the landmark 2015 Obergefell ruling.
www.newsweek.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Don’t do it if you’re not ready and you’re not sure.
But if you plan to get married to your partner, you might want to step it up.
But if you plan to get married to your partner, you might want to step it up.
A heavy rainstorm hit while we were in Costco, sounding like an ocean hitting the roof.
It paused JUST as we walked out with our loaded cart, left us dry while I got gas, and started up again as we pulled out.
Just letting y’all know I’ve used up my quota of luck for the following week.
It paused JUST as we walked out with our loaded cart, left us dry while I got gas, and started up again as we pulled out.
Just letting y’all know I’ve used up my quota of luck for the following week.
October 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A heavy rainstorm hit while we were in Costco, sounding like an ocean hitting the roof.
It paused JUST as we walked out with our loaded cart, left us dry while I got gas, and started up again as we pulled out.
Just letting y’all know I’ve used up my quota of luck for the following week.
It paused JUST as we walked out with our loaded cart, left us dry while I got gas, and started up again as we pulled out.
Just letting y’all know I’ve used up my quota of luck for the following week.