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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].

Sam Henderson releases dates, locations of Clam Bayou meetings

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During a recent Gulfport City Council meeting Mayor Sam Henderson and Vice Mayor Yolanda Roman had a bit of a go at one another over the Clam Bayou sewage dump last year. In a nutshell, Roman thinks Gulfport isn’t doing enough to ensure promises from St. Petersburg that a similar situation won’t occur again. Henderson, thinks he’s doing plenty. During the back and forth, Roman suggested Henderson had not met with St. Pete officials to discuss the issue. He called…

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Early voting begins this weekend for Presidential Preference Primary and municipal elections

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Early voting for the March 15 Presidential Preference Primary begins this Saturday and runs through March 13 in Pinellas County. Voting takes place at three Supervisor of Elections offices in St. Petersburgrsburg, Largo and Clearwater. Voting is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Locations include the County building in St. Petersburg located across the street from City Hall at 501 First Ave. N.; in Clearwater at the…

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Barbara Banno foreclosure is “old news”

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Barbara Banno isn’t shying away from financial struggles that led to a foreclosure filing on her Gulfport home in 2012. In a blog post and in response to media inquiries, Banno readily admits she fell victim to the economic downturn. However, there are a couple of buts. First, Banno is still working with her financial institution, Wells Fargo according to financial documents, to satisfy her financial obligations and keep her home through a loan modification. “My ability to be Mayor…

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Patrick Murphy to headline this week’s Suncoast Tiger Bay gathering

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U.S Senate candidate Patrick Murphy will field questions at a Suncoast Tiger Bay luncheon this Friday at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in downtown St. Pete. The 32-year old politician is taking on the controversial Alan Grayson for the Democratic nomination in that race. Tickets to the event are still available on the Tiger Bay website, but the deadline for reservations is Tuesday. Murphy currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 18th Congressional District covering parts of the East Coast…

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Pinellas’ human trafficking ordinance takes effect this week

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A new human trafficking ordinance aimed at increasing awareness and reducing victimization takes effect in Pinellas County Tuesday. Pinellas County Commission approved an ordinance expanding state law requiring informative signage earlier this year. Florida passed a law in 2015 that required human trafficking signage including the human trafficking hotline and text line at all transportation hubs and buildings statewide. The idea was to target individuals who may know how to spot human trafficking and potential victims and provide useful information…

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Dunedin Vice Mayor Bruce Livingston to run for mayor

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Dunedin Vice Mayor Bruce Livingston is eyeing the next step. According to the Tampa Bay Times, he is running for mayor. The 30-year resident made the decision early in order to get the election conversation started. That election is in November. Livingston will host a campaign kickoff party at Bon Appetit in downtown Dunedin at 148 Marina Plaza. The March 7 event begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs through 7:30. Livingston reportedly wants to run a more positive campaign citing…

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Mark Ober to host fundraiser at Columbia Restaurant March 22

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Mark Ober is hosting a campaign fundraiser at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City March 22nd. Ober is facing an opponent for the first time since 2008 when he won the primary handily and coasted to victory unopposed in the General election. While Ober has the advantage as a more than 15 year veteran top prosecutor, his opponent, Andrew Warren, may be able to give Ober a run for his money. Democrats are anxious to take the key political seat…

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