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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].

Rick Kriseman sends good luck vibes to Lightning ahead of Stanley Cup Game 1

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It may not be a wager with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is jumping on the Lightning Stanley Cup fever bandwagon. In a video posted Wednesday on Kriseman’s Facebook page, he issues a message to the Tampa hockey team. “As we like to say, the sun shines here on us in St. Pete, but for the next two weeks we know that it’s the Lightning that’s going to be shining bright,” Kriseman said. “We want…

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Bob Buckhorn’s poor choice of words

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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn has done a lot of good in his city. He’s revived a long under-utilized riverfront. He’s worked hard to eliminate blight in troubled neighborhoods. He’s taken leaps when it comes to attracting jobs. But he’s not always good about holding his tongue. This time, he went a little too far. Over the weekend 14-year-old Edward Harris was gunned down in broad daylight in East Tampa. It was the 18th homicide in Tampa this year and representative of…

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Millennials use Facebook for politics more than older generations

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Facebook is the most used source for political news among the Millennial generation, according to a new Pew Research report. More than 60 percent of people between 18 and 33 surveyed said they get their political news from the popular social media site during any given week. That number nearly mirrors the source of political news for the older Baby Boomer generation (50-68) who turn to TV news. Meanwhile, only about 39 percent of Baby Boomers rely on Facebook for…

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St. Pete Yacht Club has serious reservations about parts of Waterfront Master Plan

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Leaders of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club have some concerns about the city’s proposed downtown waterfront master plan. In a letter penned by Yacht Club Commodore Harvey Ford and signed also by Vice Commodore Richard Winning and Rear Commodore Robert Birkenstock, the group expresses concerns that the city may inadvertently be creating water hazards and encroaching on private property. The letter was sent to all members of the St. Pete City Council, as well as Mayor Rick Kriseman and Dave…

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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 Catholic church sues prominent local GOP activist Terri Gaffney

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When the words “Republican” and “Catholic Church” are placed into the same sentence, one generally assumes a close and loving relationship. After all, “God Bless” is the staple greeting among many conservatives (and is made all the more powerful when adding “America” at the end of it.) But one lawsuit filed by Christ the King Catholic Church against the general counsel of the Hillsborough County Republican Party proves not all Republicans are in favor with the Catholic Church. The Tampa…

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Editorial roundup: Times looks at state, Trib stays local

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As per usual – two papers, two different themes. Tuesday’s editorial roundup in the Times vs. the Trib shows one paper’s focus on local issues and the other’s on state. The Tampa Bay Times, in and editorial published Monday, issued an ambiguous applaud/scolding to state leaders over the Charlotte’s Web medical marijuana law. On one hand, the Times’ editorial board praises the fact that “a noneuphoric strain of medical marijuana could make its way into the marketplace.” That’s because a…

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Embattled Mosley Motel battles back with lawsuit against St. Pete

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The Mosley Motel on 34 Street North near Fifth Avenue in St. Pete has been the source of nearly constant conflict with the city and police for years. Police have long argued the low-cost motel is the source of disproportionate criminal activity and the city has taken numerous steps to scale back the rampant calls for service. Now the motel is suing the city, saying those allegations have been manufactured. Mosley owners are facing their most recent challenge by the…

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