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Janelle Irwin has been a professional journalist covering local news and politics in the Tampa Bay area since 2003. She also hosts a weekly political talk show on WMNF Community radio. Janelle formerly served as the sole staff reporter for WMNF News and previously covered news for Patch.com and various local neighborhood newsletters. Her work has been featured in the New York Daily News, Free Speech Radio News and Florida Public Radio and she's been interviewed by radio stations across the nation for her coverage of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Janelle is a diehard news junkie who isn't afraid to take on big names in local politics including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the dirty business of trash and recycling in St. Pete and the ongoing Pier debacle. Her work as a reporter and radio host has earned her two WMNF awards including News Volunteer of the Year and Public Affairs Volunteer of the Year. Janelle is also the devoted mother to three brilliant and beautiful daughters who are a constant source of inspiration and occasional blogging fodder. To contact, email [email protected].

Conservative group to air anti-debt ad during GOP presidential debate

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The Campaign to Fix the Debt is making sure its namesake argument is hashed out in Thursday night’s 10-candidate GOP presidential debate. In an ad created by the conservative-leaning Jamestown Associates firm, a game-show style announcer appears on screen with a blurred debate scene in the background. “Our next question comes from Molly about our $18 trillion debt,” he says as a giant screen overlooking an audience shows a smiling young girl with her hair tucked into a girlish ponytail.…

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Florida Aquarium enters into historic partnership with Cuban aquarium

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The Florida Aquarium has entered into an agreement with the National Aquarium of Cuba with coral conservation in mind. The two aquariums entered into a first of its kind Memorandum of Understanding to allow researchers from both groups to share coral reef findings. The partnership is the first agreement the National Aquarium of Cuba has ever entered into with any U.S. aquarium. According to the Florida Aquarium, coral reefs are not only some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on…

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Rennie Heath is second Republican to enter Polk County Commission race

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Republican businessman Rennie Heath filed paperwork Thursday to run for Polk County Commission, District 3. “I’ve spent nearly my entire life in Polk County and have seen firsthand just how important it is we have conservative leaders in local government to chart a prosperous course forward to grow our economy, invest in our infrastructure, and support Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement community,” Heath said. Heath said his top priorities are ensuring cooperation with Sheriff Grady Judd and other law enforcement,…

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Email insights: Hillary Clinton TBT video may indicate she’s targeting Jeb Bush, not worried about Donald Trump

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The Hillary Clinton campaign is celebrating Throwback Thursday with a twist. Instead of seeing old photos of Hillary back in her Welsley College days, her campaign has put together a video of past comments made by GOP presidential hopefuls. “Today is Throwback Thursday, when the social media-savvy among us take to Facebook and Instagram to post photos of the goofy hairstyles and outfits we’ve had the good sense to move on from,” an email linking to the video read. “Republican…

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Will Newton, Lisa Wheeler-Brown square off at St. Pete Democrat meeting

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Two St. Pete City Council candidates fielded questions from St. Pete Democrats during the group’s monthly meeting Wednesday night. Will Newton and Lisa Wheeler-Brown touched on several issues that have long been discussed on the campaign trail, including the newly created Southside Community Redevelopment Area and the fate of the Tampa Bay Rays. What emerged as new during the casual Q&A were the candidate’s individual styles of formulating messages. Wheeler-Brown maintained a positive tone throughout questioning. When asked about her…

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Larry Ahern backs Donald Trump for next POTUS

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State Rep. Larry Ahern supports Donald Trump for president. According to a Facebook post praising Trump for taking a stand against federal funding for Planned Parenthood, Ahern is putting his weight behind the reality TV celebrity. “Thank you Mr. Trump for taking a stand on this! Beyond this your love and understanding of America makes you the best person to be the next president of the United States,” Ahern wrote. He linked to a CNN story about Donald Trump saying…

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Charlie Crist rubs elbows at St. Pete Dems meeting

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In what was likely an early ploy to garner support for a likely congressional bid, former Gov. Charlie Crist made an appearance at the St. Pete Democrats’ monthly meeting Wednesday night. The group was hosting St. Pete City Council candidates for a forum in advance of the August 25 District 7 primary. Crist didn’t have much to say at the meeting, but mingled with Democrats in the room. When asked at the end of the meeting if he had any…

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