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Janelle Irwin has 1517 articles published.

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].

Whistleblower suit against nonprofit housing group claims improper business dealings

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A former employee of the Tampa Bay Community Development Corp. is suing his former employer for losses after he was fired. Christopher Brooks was an attorney and vice president for TBCDC up until he was terminated for bringing up what he describes as violations of federal and state laws and regulations. Brooks is seeking compensation under Florida’s Whistleblower statute. According to lawsuit documents, Brooks was told he was being groomed for president by former president Robert Kinney and then-chairman David…

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Tampa Bay Times sues MOSI for access to CEO search records

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The Tampa Bay Times is suing Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry for rights to view documents pertaining to its recently concluded search for a new president and CEO. “In 2014, owing to the retirement of its long-time president and CEO Wit Ostrenko, Defendant MOSI embarked on a search for a new president and CEO. On June 4, 2015, MOSI announced that after a 10-month nationwide search during which 83 highly qualified candidates were identified, it had selected its own…

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It’s National Chicken Wing Day — hope it’s a good one!

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State Rep. Chris Latvala wants to wish all his constituents a very happy National Chicken Wing Day from “the wing capital of Florida.” That would be Clearwater, where both Winghouse and Hooters were started and are currently based. That’s the message Latvala tweeted to followers Wednesday morning with a picture of a smiling chicken that also looks slightly homicidal. The homicidal part would make sense considering Mr. Chicken is probably hoping to save himself from being deep friend and covered…

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The outlook for Florida children looks grim

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Florida ranks 37th in the nation for child well-being. The latest KIDS COUNT Index moved Florida up one spot from 2014, but the data compiled shows there is still much to do – especially for minority children and those living in poverty. The data ranks Florida 45th in economic well-being, 27th in education, 38th in health, 34th in family and community. Even in the state’s most positive area, Florida is still worse off for kids than more than half the…

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New Bucs tagline is a disaster

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers want fans to “Siege the Day.” That is according to the team’s latest slogan. But CBS sports wants you to know that’s not really the most appropriate way to instill faith in a team. Aside from the well-known meaning of the word siege that brings to mind pirates, stolen boats and bountiful booty – probably where the Bucs marketing guys were going with it – there is another, less appropriate meaning. “A prolonged period of misfortune.” That’s…

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St. Pete City Attorney John Wolfe steps down this week

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St. Pete City Attorney John Wolfe is signing off from his longtime post as top lawyer in city government. And he’s leaving behind his right-hand lady, Jackie Kovilaritch, to fill his shoes. Wolfe, as noted by Shadow of the Stadium blogger Noah Pransky, is the man behind the original Rays contract keeping them from searching, or even talking about searching, for a new stadium outside of St. Pete. The use agreement drafted by Wolfe ties the Tampa Bay Rays to…

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Two St. Pete City Council candidates face fines for turning in campaign finance reports late

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Two candidates for St. Pete City Council did not file the latest required campaign treasurer’s reports by the deadline that passed Friday. The City Clerk’s office received reports from District 7 candidate Lewis Stephens on Tuesday and from District 5 candidate Phillip Garrett on Monday. The late filings mean each candidate will have to pay an additional fee. Garrett will have to pay $150 for filing late. That’s based on a Florida State Statute that requires candidates to pay $50…

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