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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].

Local beer brewer not as excited about ending the growler war as you’d think

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When Gov. Rick Scott signed the growler bill last week, Scott’s signature on Senate Bill 186 repealing Florida’s longstanding and sort of silly ban on 64-ounce growlers was a win for several Tampa Bay lawmakers, including state Sen. Jack Latvala and state Rep. Dana Young, who have been working on the issue for three years. It’s been a high-profile issue attracting both news and satire throughout the state as lawmakers literally argued over beer. But surprisingly, it’s not the growlers that…

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18-year old Austin Goodner’s Facebook page show boy who loved to fish, not cop shooter

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Police have identified 18-year old Austin Goodner as the suspect in an officer-involved shooting in which at least one police officer was shot in the leg and Goodner was shot dead. Preliminary information from the St. Petersburg Police Department indicate Goodner was allegedly discharging a firearm when police were called to the scene. Goodner reportedly fled the scene. Officers then received a tip about the young man’s home address. When officer’s arrived, Goodner reportedly fired shots. A 40-year old, ten-year…

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Darden Rice’s campaign T-shirt makes cameo in documentary portraying a violent, anti-gay Uganda

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St. Pete City Councilmember Darden Rice got an unusual plug on premium cable television. A man is seen briefly wearing her campaign T-shirt from her most recent successful City Council bid. The blue shirt has her name and campaign slogan, “St. Pete Strong” visible for not longer than the blink of an eye. It’s worn by a man who is presumably from Uganda in a teaser for the HBO show VICE. The episode is called “A Prayer for Uganda.” The…

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Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections is first in state to receive Governor’s Sterling Award

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The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office has become the first in the state to receive the Governor’s Sterling Award. The award is considered the most prestigious award for organizations excelling in performance excellence. “Our vision is to be the best place in America to vote. And today, as the first Supervisor of Elections to earn the Governor’s Sterling Award, we received recognition that shows we’re working toward our vision in a meaningful way,” said Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer.…

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Old Bennigans comes down, Glory Days Grill to go up

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Remember eating at Bennigan’s on North Fourth Street? No? That’s probably because it closed seven years ago. But not until Friday did the building actually come down. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, heavy machinery tore through the old Irish-themed restaurant to make way for Glory Days Grill. Glory Days Grill, “the official food of hometown sports,” serves typical American sports bar food. The chain’s Florida menu contains specialties like Hellfire chicken served topped with chipotle BBQ sauce, jalepeno…

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Pie Topia sued by landlord

Less than one year after opening, North St. Pete’s Fourth Street pizza haven, Pie Topia, has run into legal problems.

Rick Scott celebrates new LEGOLAND hotel

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Gov. Rick Scott was in Lakeland Friday to celebrate the launch of the newest LEGOLAND Florida resort hotel. LEGOLAND Hotel will create about 150 new jobs in the area. “We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of the new LEGOLAND Hotel at the LEGOLAND Florida Resort today,” said Scott. “Not only will this hotel encourage many more families to visit Florida, but it is also creating 150 new jobs for families in the Winter Haven area. Our tourism industry has…

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Anti-domestic violence coalition adds a surprising new member

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The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence has a new member of its team. This new individual is responsible for raising awareness about the connection between two types of violence: domestic and animal. So it seems fitting that this latest addition to the coalition is not a human, but Darby, a lovable Golden Retriever. “The addition of Darby allows our organization to expand its education efforts to a broader spectrum of Floridians, via social media, about the impact of domestic violence on our…

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