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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].

Progressives to rally statewide Tuesday for alternative legislative agenda

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As the legislative session kicks off Tuesday, a progressive group is coming together in communities across the state to put forth a more progressive agenda than what has been seen in the overwhelmingly conservative Legislature. The group Progress Florida is organizing statewide rallies called “Awake the State” for the fifth year in a row as the 2015 session gets underway. The group will unveil its list of five legislative priorities during a noon-time rally at the state Capitol in Tallahassee…

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St. Pete libraries celebrate Mirror Lake Centennial with loads of fun for kids

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St. Pete’s Mirror Lake community has had access to library services for 100 years now. The current library on the east side of the lake is celebrating with several events this month. The first, a Dr. Suess book bash, is this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Local kiddos are welcomed to come bounce around in an inflatable bounce house, make crafts, play games, watch movies and meet story characters. The Dr. Seuss Book Bash is being held in…

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Previewing the Legislative Session with Progress Florida’s Damien Flier

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With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term in office to fight an onslaught of Tea Party ideals including drastic cuts to public education and efforts to seemingly silence minority voters at the…

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How not to get your bike stolen – don’t be me

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When you’re a reporter with a medium to share important information, crappy things happening to you become someone else’s forewarning. A while back when my identity got stolen, I shared the process – start to finish – of how to navigate the nightmare that is dealing with various different reports and such. This time, my bike, along with my boyfriend’s, got jacked. In broad daylight. In front of people watching. While it was locked up. Seriously. So, apparently this is…

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Veteran Pinellas/Pasco judge voted into top seat

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A 25-year veteran will succeed J. Thomas McGrady as chief judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit serving Pinellas And Pasco counties. Circuit Judge Anthony Rondolino was unanimously voted in by all 68 of his peers Wednesday. McGrady chose not to seek re-election after serving thee two-year terms. “I appreciate the confidence my fellow judges have shown in my ability to carry out this important responsibility and I look forward to seeking ways to improve the service we provide the public,”…

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Owner of high-end condo is being sued for drunken obnoxiousness

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It’s not your usual take on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Typically problems facing people who own half-million-dollar condos include first world problems like where to park their BMW without it getting dinged by a lesser breed of car. That’s not the case for 58-year-old Brian Daly, who is being sued by his neighbor, mostly for being an obnoxious jerk. As of last summer, police had responded to Daly’s 24th-floor condo in downtown St. Pete’s Signature Tower a whopping…

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Previewing the legislative session with state Rep. Ross Spano

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In anticipation of the 2015 legislative session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state.. Here are the responses from Brandon state Rep. Ross Spano: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the session? “Optimistic.” What’s a local issue you are making a priority this session? “Although the issue of human trafficking is not exclusively a local one, it has a significant local impact. With all the good…

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