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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].

Gawker nabs legal win in advance of Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit

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The media company Gawker has won a lawsuit stemming back to 2013 related to the 2012 sex tape it released of Florida wrestling star Hulk Hogan. The judge’s decision to force the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s office to turn over evidence related to an investigation into the tape’s leak means Gawker will likely uncover evidence it can use in its defense against a separate lawsuit filed by Hogan. Hogan (Terry Bollea) sued Gawker in 2012 after it released portions of…

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Madeira Beach restaurant goes after BP for denied settlement

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A Madeira Beach restaurant is suing British Petroleum, the oil company behind the infamous 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf oil spill, for breach of contract. Lisa’s Café filed a claim with BP for damages associated with business losses incurred as a result of the oil spill. Owner Lisa Ammons claimed business plummeted, food prices skyrocketed and her menu options shrank. In 2010 her original claim was awarded her business $123,858 in compensation. However a month later, according to Ammons’ lawsuit, BP…

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City of St. Pete sues family to force foreclosure of dead mom’s home

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The City of St. Pete is suing four surviving children of a deceased homeowner in midtown St. Pete for rights to foreclose on the home owned by the late Viola Hall. According to lawsuit documents filed this month in Pinellas County Courts, the City of St. Pete issued approximately $50,000 to Hall as part of its home rehabilitation loan program on the property located at 1018 Melrose Avenue South. The city alleges Hall’s 2011 death triggered a default on the…

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Pinellas Commission finalizes Charter Review board

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The Pinellas County Commission has finalized its list of Charter Review Commission members. After receiving more than 30 applications for the committee, 13 members have been approved by the County Commission. Not surprisingly the Democratic-led commission has approved several prominent members of the party to the board. That includes former Darryl Rouson staffer Barclay Harless, attorney Johnny Bardine, former St. Pete City Council and Florida House candidate Josh Shulman and local party leader Tom Steck. Attorney Keisha Bell and James…

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Poll offers clues to GOP on how to woo Millennials

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The GOP has been working on formulating messages that will appeal to younger voters. Their efforts include reaching out to women and minorities, including the latest effort Tuesday using New York Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik – the youngest woman ever elected to Congress – to lead a House hearing on “millennials and the GOP.” It’s no wonder this is being crafted as a key effort gearing up to the 2016 presidential election. A survey conducted this month by Toluna Quicksurveys showed…

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Darden Rice isn’t sure of a run for Congress, but a new Facebook page wants her to

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Democrats have long struggled to nab the Republican-dominated Congressional District 13 seat covering parts of Pinellas, including the deep red North County and Seminole neighborhoods. Now it seems they have an influx of talent eyeballing the seat. Eric Lynn, a former adviser to three different secretaries of defense, has already filed to run. Former Tampa City Council member and locally acclaimed progressive Mary Mulhern announced she’s definitely in. Now St. Pete City Council member Darden Rice has said she’s seriously…

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Tampa Bay Times sues tenant for $90,000 in unpaid rent

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The Tampa Bay Times is trying to get its hands on nearly $90,000 owed for rental space. The Times has been renting part of its Ashley Drive building in Tampa to Southeastern Document Services for several years. Now the Times is suing the photocopy company for failing to pay its rent for more than a year. It says Southeastern owes them $88,000. The Times reportedly issued a three-day notice to Southeastern to pay up or vacate the building. The company did…

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