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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].

Personnel note: Brigitta Shouppe named senior account executive for Landis Communications

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St. Pete-based Landis Communication is now team of two. Brigitta Shouppe has signed on as Senior Account Executive to work side-by-side with Principal Jesse Landis. “Unlike some traditional firms, I’ve found Landis Communication to be intensely focused on serving clients. Leaving the corporate environment I was really looking for a place where I could use my creativity to help clients achieve their goals instead of chalking up billable hours. Joining Landis Communication was a perfect fit,” Shouppe said. Prior to…

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Tow truck driver attempts to repo car with two children, adult still inside

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In other news, a Florida man tried to repossess a car with two minor children still in it and then sprayed pepper spray at the adults who tried to stop him. Those allegations are according to a lawsuit filed in Polk County on Oct. 22. The plaintiffs, Yaica and Quinyale Gore and DaBresha Harris, contend the proprietor of Blackhawk Towing and Recovery attempted to tow a 2006 Saturn Vue the Gore’s had defaulted on while Harris and two children were…

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Rays reject latest stadium proposal

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Coming as little surprise to just about anyone who’s following along, the Tampa Bay Rays rejected the latest proposal to allow the team to look outside of St. Petersburg for a new stadium site. St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman met with Rays leadership Thursday afternoon to discuss a deal pre-approved by St. Pete City Council that would have required the Rays to fork over $33 million if they chose to leave Tropicana Field by 2020 to play in Hillsborough County.…

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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

In St. Pete, FDOT gets an ‘A’ from oversight commission

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The Florida Department of Transportation has met or exceeded 16 of 17 benchmarks set by the Florida Transportation Commission for fiscal year 2014-2015. The FTC’s Performance and Production Review found that FDOT was successful in the number of contracts that were executed compared to the number that were just planned. The state transportation agency also maintained the required number of lane miles on the State Highway System with a pavement condition of either excellent or good. The review also found…

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FDOT highlights online traffic tools

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is “urging motorists to use the department’s real-time traffic information tools to ease their evacuation,”

St. Pete says Clam Bayou is clean; Gulfport council member disagrees

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St. Pete is discontinuing water sampling in areas where wastewater overflow was released in early August as a result of a heavy rain event. According to the city, all of the affected areas have been tested within Safe Beach criteria for at least one week. In some areas the levels of contaminants, particularly fecal coliform, have been within safe levels for three to five weeks. “All of the sample sites have demonstrated a long term consistency of results within the…

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In one sentence, Dan Ruth unknowingly illustrates why Eric Lynn won’t likely go to Congress

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Eric Lynn is running a good campaign for the Pinellas Congressional seat currently held by David Jolly. Lynn was smart and jumped in the race as soon as it became apparent the Pinellas district would no longer be a safe seat for Republicans once districts were redrawn to meet standards under Florida’s Fair Districting Act. The jump-start has allowed Lynn to build up his name recognition throughout the district, boost his standing with moderate Democrats instead of just those who love an…

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G.G Galloway nabs endorsement from key Realtor group

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The Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors has endorsed Republican G.G. Galloway for Congress. Galloway previously served as president of that organization. “G.G. Galloway’s long history of commitment to our community and industry and his sterling reputation as a professional with the highest standards make him our clear choice for Congress,” said Nancy Ellen Otte, current president of the Association. “The real estate business gives you a deep understanding of every aspect of a community—our business climate, schools, local government.…

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