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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].

Gun Club lead contamination still an issue for St. Pete

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St. Pete residents near Sawgrass Lake are infuriated with the city for not following through with ensuring the Skyway Trap and Skeet Club cleans up lead spilling into the ground and lake near its property. During public comment at a meeting Thursday, concerned residents bombarded City Council with videos showing past meetings in which staff told council contaminated land and water had been cleaned up. The city now knows that is not the case after WTSP investigative reporter Mike Deeson…

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City Council takes next step in purchasing additional Boyd Hill land

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St. Pete City Council is on board to spend $1.1 million for 11.6 acres of land adjacent to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve that would serve as an additional buffer to ensure the land remains pristine and untouched. The land purchase would also include an agreement with owners of 22.85 acres of golf course land that abuts Boyd Hill. Owners would have to abide by a restrictive covenant in the contract that would restrict land use to just golf. The idea…

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St. Pete leaders celebrate locally based healthy initiatives with the First Lady at the White House

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St. Pete Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin and Healthy St. Pete Director Kim Brasher met First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Wednesday to celebrate a milestone in the Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties initiative that St. Pete is a part of. “This groundbreaking milestone of reaching 500 communities brings us closer to the goal of providing every American with the opportunity to live in a community that prioritizes the health and well-being of their residents,” said National League…

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As the actual Pier is reduced to rubble, a new wall mural plays on fond memories

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Day three of external demolition of the inverted pyramid is winding down and already the front of the building looks like it was hit with a bomb. Crews stopped work on excavating the southern half of the front of the building Wednesday and began ripping through the side to the north of the elevator shaft. Internal guts of the 1973 structure are on display to those taking a trip to peak through fences at demolition progress or on a 24/7…

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PSTA earns financial reporting award

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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting recognizing the transit agency’s comprehensive annual financial report. This is the second year in a row PSTA has won that award. “Receiving this award two years in a row validates our dedication to strong financial management and transparent financial reporting,” said PSTA Chief Finance Officer Debbie Leous. “I am very proud of our entire finance department for maintaining such a strong record of accountability and…

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St. Pete Free Clinic to add 30 beds to its transitional housing program for women

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The St. Petersburg Free Clinic is expanding residential services for women. The Virginia and David Baldwin Women’s residence will provide an additional 30 beds for women when it opens. Current capacity is just 20 beds. The facility serves women by providing transitional housing for various periods of time to give residents the opportunity to secure employment, continue education, get sober or any other steps necessary to be able to move into permanent housing and live a sustainable life. In addition…

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Will Newton nabs endorsement from former opponent Aaron Sharpe

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St. Pete City Council candidate Will Newton has earned endorsements from all but one of his former opponents. Pasadena Bear Creek Neighborhood Association President Aaron Sharpe has thrown his weight behind Newton for the District 7 race. “During the Primary race for District 7 I had an opportunity to spend a good deal of time with both Lisa and Will. Both are good people I respect who I’m honored to call friends,” Sharpe said. “Over those summer months I had…

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