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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].

Creative Loafing endorses Lisa Wheeler-Brown and the result could be game-changing

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In a fairly unusual move, Creative Loafing has made endorsements in the St. Pete City Council races. Not surprisingly, they’re behind incumbents Charlie Gerdes and Steve Kornell. The decision to endorse Lisa Wheeler-Brown over Will Newton, however, came with a little more deliberation. CL threw together an ad hoc editorial board comprised of editor David Warner, News and Politics editor Kate Bradshaw and managing editor Scott Harrell. They listed myriad reasons why both candidates were excellent, writing that “the circus that has…

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Email insights: Eric Lynn plays on work with Barack Obama to rake in contributions

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Eric Lynn is asking for support in his bid for Congress in 2016. In an email sent to supporters Wednesday, Lynn plays on his work on President Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns and administration. “From 2007 until last year, I had the honor and privilege to work for President Barack Obama,” Lynn wrote. “I was proud to be one of the first hires for his historic presidential campaign and I was honored to serve as a senior adviser on National Security…

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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

Boyd Hill ‘Field of Screams’ appeals to teens, adults with spooky outdoor adventure

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The little tykes got to celebrate Halloween early this past weekend at Boyd Hill with a Minion-filled family friendly event complete with shows and sweet treats. But this weekend, the older swath of St. Pete kids gets to enjoy a scarier Halloween experience. TASCO, the city’s Teen Arts, Sports & Cultural Opportunities group is hosting Field of Screams at Boyd Hill. Calling it “Quarantine” teens and adults navigate their way through the dark woods of Boyd Hill on a quest to make it…

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Ed Montanari to celebrate election night at Green Bench Brewery

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St. Pete City Council member-elect Ed Montanari will finally celebrate his uncontested win on election night Tuesday. Montanari and supporters will be at the Green Bench Brewery in city’s Edge District from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Words cannot express what an honor it is to be able to serve on our city council,” Montanari wrote in an email. “I am looking forward to being sworn in January 2, to serve all of the people in St. Petersburg, and to move boldly into our future…

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Federal Election Commission head to speak at Stetson on Tuesday

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The Tampa Bay area is getting a special visit next week from the nation’s top elections official. Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ann Ravel will be speaking at Stetson University College of Law on Tuesday. The timing is key because municipal elections are being held across the county, including in St. Pete where one race, in particular, has yielded two separate complaints filed with the state’s Division of Elections. Ravel isn’t expected to directly address that issue though students do have an…

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Yes, that is Styrofoam floating along the downtown seawall

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A turbidity barrier aimed at keeping debris from floating into Tampa Bay and the basins lining St. Pete’s downtown waterfront broke last week leading to chunks of Styrofoam cluttering various areas around the city’s otherwise pristine waterfront. Taking a stroll along the waterfront Tuesday afternoon showed tiny bits of Styrofoam gathering in large clusters near the St. Petersburg Yacht Club basin. Another smaller cluster gathered along the seawall near the Dali Museum. At Spa Beach, the debris was mixed in…

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Group launches education and outreach campaign gearing up for 2017/2018 Florida Constitution Review

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Every 20 years, a group convenes to review the Florida Constitution and recommend changes to go before voters for approval. The LeRoy Collins Institute is launching an education and outreach effort aimed at getting ready for that process. The 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission will consist of 37 appointees. In all, 18 groups from across the state are coming together to form the Partnership for Revising Florida’s Constitution. The partnership will oversee a public education outreach campaign aimed at outlining the…

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