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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].

Here’s what local media says about David Jolly’s Senate announcement

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Monday is shaping up to be David Jolly day as news of his announced U.S. Senate bid makes its way through media outlets. The current U.S. Representative will not seek another term in Congress and will instead run to replace incumbent Marco Rubio who is vacating his post to run for President. Media organizations across the Tampa Bay area are jumping on the news with in-depth coverage of Jolly’s announcements. All outlets are quick to point out the fortuitous situation…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

Ever since I acquired the rights to the perfect domain for my efforts — FloridaPolitics.com — I knew that one

Darryl Rouson endorses Will Newton for St. Pete City Council

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Florida Representative Darryl Rouson has announced his support for Will Newton in the St. Petersburg City Council District 7 race. “Will Newton will be a fierce voice when our community is maligned, a calming voice when our community is divided and a sensible voice in dealing with others,” Rouson said in a prepared statement. “I urge everyone to elect Will Newton. Newton is running to replace his brother, Wengay Newton, in the City Council district that covers much of South…

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Two St. Pete City Council members endorse Lisa Wheeler-Brown for District 7

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St. Pete City Council candidate Lisa Wheeler-Brown has nabbed two key endorsements from incumbents Karl Nurse and Darden Rice. “Lisa has an impressive record of service to her country and her community,” Rice said. “She knows that District 7 needs a strong voice on City Council, and I believe she is the best person for the job.” Brown is running for District 7, which covers parts of South St. Pete including two of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, Midtown and Child’s…

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Tampa Bay Times outperforms all the rest in statewide media competition

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The Tampa Bay Times won more awards than any other large-circulation news group in the state in the Florida Society of News Editors competition this year. According to the paper, the Times took away 12 first-place awards and 29 others. Among the first-place finishers this year were Adam Smith and Michael Kruse for work in the Features and Arts Writing category under “Knowing Charlie Crist.” Times’ coverage of the Florida State University shooting took home a first place finish under…

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What this American blogger learned from her Uzbek counterparts

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A group of four journalists from Uzbekistan traveled to the United States this week for a series of seminars and meetings with local journalists. World Partnerships, Inc., an organization based in downtown St. Petersburg, brought the journalists to the U.S. to further their educations in various medias and learn about U.S. journalism practices. The group met with this reporter Friday afternoon to discuss American blogging practices and ask questions about the overall media climate in the U.S. Speaking mostly through an…

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Yes, he’s Wengay’s brother, but City Council candidate Will Newton is his own man

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Five candidates are running to replace City Council member Wengay Newton for his District 7 seat covering parts of South St. Pete including Midtown and Child’s Park. One of them is his brother. Will Newton, or Winnie as his firefighter friends call him, is a St. Pete native and has lived in his district since the 1980s in the home he purchased then. Newton is a retired firefighter who now works as the district vice president for the Florida Professional…

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Wengay Newtons Pier liability concerns are moot

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St. Pete City Council member Wengay Newton is concerned about safety surrounding the now barricaded St. Pete Pier. According to WTSP, Newton believes the fence is inadequate to keep people from the shuttered inverted pyramid. “These are the type of things that happen when you rush,” Newton told 10 News, noting that if someone got past the chain-link fences erected in advance of the structure’s demolition they could get hurt and sue the city. “There’s no hurry, no rush.” City…

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