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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].

Washington Post blames big blue bins for rise in recycling costs

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Next week trucks deployed by the City of St. Pete for the sole purpose of collecting curbside recycling will hit the streets in some areas officially marking the start of a universal recycling program long-anticipated. But its being ushered in with a host of criticisms ranging from how and when the recycling will be picked up to whether or not ratepayers should be forced to pay for the program even if they choose not to use it. One of the…

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Tampa employee fired and then reinstated sues city for more compensation

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A Tampa Parks and Rec employee who was fired and then later brought back on board on appeal is suing the city, alleging the back pay she was awarded isn’t enough. Queen Matthews was fired from her job with Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department after she failed to report to work in October of 2013. Matthews had won a $1,000 shopping spree at a Tampa Sweetbay with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings. Matthews had requested the day off, but…

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Downtown St. Pete’s Moon Under Water owners push legal immigration reform

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A petition supporting U.S. Rep. David Jolly’s E2 Treaty Investor Visa reform bill is well on its way to reaching the 2,500 signatures needed to send on up the Hill. House Resolution 1834 was introduced by Jolly in April in order to provide a path to permanent residency for foreign small business owners who currently have to jump through bureaucratic hurdles to remain in the country running their businesses legally. Now the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is asking its members…

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Historic Old Northeast to St. Pete: Yes to recycling; no to curbside

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Leaders of the Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association are continuing to push back against the city over curbside recycling. In its latest plea, the organization send the message to City Hall that they are a “yes” for recycling, but a “no” for curbside pickup. As residents in some parts of the city gear up for the first round of recycling pickup next week, HONNA is still concerned for 40 percent of the city’s homes that fall within traditional neighborhoods that…

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Buyer beware — sometimes deals are too good to be true

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When a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Palm Harbor resident Herbert Bloom learned that the hard way. In 2014 Bloom saw an add for a 1987 Chevy Corevette. The listing in the Tampa Bay Times advertised the vehicle as a mint condition, must-see ride with “many extras” and only 19,500 original miles. The asking price was $12,000. Bloom ended up buying the car from Lutz business owner Richard Snell for $10,000. An online search of 1987…

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Rowdies sign partnership with successful Brazilian soccer club

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced a partnership with the São Paulo Futebol Clube during a press conference at Al Lang Stadium Tuesday. The partnership will allow both clubs to play exhibition games against one another as well as provide key training opportunities for Rowdies players and prospective players. “The Rowdies are developing a brand of soccer that goes beyond the borders of Tampa Bay,” said Rowdies owner Bill Edwards. “It brings two iconic brands together.” The partnership did not materialize…

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Charlie Gerdes draws a challenger less than an hour before qualifying deadline

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St. Pete City Council Chairman Charlie Gerdes will have to campaign to earn another term in office. During the final hour of qualifying for this year’s municipal election a challenger emerged. The politically engaged Monica Abbott filed to run against Gerdes just after 4 p.m. Monday. The deadline to file was 5. “I’m not mad,” Gerdes said. “I’m fired up.” Gerdes said he knew Abbott was an engaged citizen, but was still shocked when he got word she had filed…

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