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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].

Here’s the skinny on Fourth of July happenings in and around St. Pete

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Wondering what to do this Saturday for the Fourth of July? Fear not, there any number of festivities throughout St. Pete to celebrate our nation’s Independence. Fireworks will go off from Spa Beach in downtown St. Pete weather-permitting sometime between twighlight – about 8:30 p.m. – and 10 p.m. Typically St. Pete fireworks start lighting up the sky around 9 p.m. The show can be seen well from most downtown parks including Vinoy, Albert Whitted, Demens Landing, North and South…

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Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker $100 million sex tape lawsuit postponed

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Hulk Hogan’s $100 million lawsuit against Gawker has been delayed indefinitely. The case involving a sex-tape released in 2012 was originally scheduled to begin Monday. The ruling was handed down by Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal and cites rules regarding timing of jury trials. The July 6 trial date was set on June 19, thus violating that rule. The opinion published Thursday argues the lower court judge, Pamela Campbell was “persuaded by Bollea’s side that it could disregard the…

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Rick Kriseman thanks residents for 54 percent recycling participation rate on day one

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In his weekly Sunblast that hit email subscribers’ inboxes Thursday, St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is thanking residents for what he hopes was a successful beginning to the long-awaited program. “We’re very excited about the numbers we’re hearing,” Kriseman said in a video announcement. “It really looks like this community is stepping it up and getting involved in this program.” According to the city, the participation rate on the first day of recycling pickup this Monday was 54 percent. That’s…

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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

Tampa group wants to build daytime refuge for homeless

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People who are homeless have a fairly decent array of shelter options available to them in Tampa. For those who truly want it, they can usually find a place to lay their head safely each night. But what most people don’t realize is, they get kicked out of those shelters each and every morning – very early. For the rest of the day, until it’s time to find another bed, there’s not really many places for them to go. And…

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St. Pete City Council candidate Aaron Sharpe launches website

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St. Pete City Council candidate Aaron Sharpe has launched a campaign website. In an email announcement Thursday morning, Sharpe asked for supporters to visit the website, where donors can give or sign up to volunteer or host an event. “With less than 60 days to the primary election we need your help just as much as ever,” Sharpe wrote. “Please consider supporting the campaign.” The website’s home page has a blue banner at the top with “Sharpe” in a white…

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Tampa faces lawsuit for violating gun owner’s open carry rights

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Open carry events have gained a lot of attention nationwide with many private businesses banning people from doing so inside their establishments. For example, Texas businesses are grappling with whether or not to ban open carry as the state moves toward legalizing the practice. The idea of people wandering around in the open with guns holstered to their hips is reminiscent of the wild, wild West. In Florida, open carry is still illegal in most situations, but there are exceptions. Now…

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New Plaza Motel challenges closure order

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Owners of New Plaza Motel on 34 Street North near Fifth Avenue is suing the City of St. Petersburg to remain open. The city’s Nuisance Abatement Board voted earlier this month to close New Plaza for one year after determining efforts to curb excessive police complaints had failed. New Plaza Motel is a low-income efficiency known to rent to residents who can’t afford another place to stay. It’s considered by many a motel of last resort. The lawsuit claims “the…

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