Janelle Irwin Taylor, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

A group of neighbors in Palm Harbor are furious about a property owner using their home as a dog rescue. The neighbors say the home is often filled with up to 60 dogs whose barking causes disturbances day and night. One homeowner claimed she had to spend $30,000 on soundproof doors and windows to drown […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

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Local officials are encouraging Tampa Bay area residents to skip the Black Friday madness this year at big box retailers and large chains and instead spend their money in local stores and shops for Small Business Saturday. “Our small businesses here in St. Pete are really important to us. We believe it’s what really gives […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 21, 2018

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Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its reach into south and southwest Florida by appointing two new university foundation members from outside of the Tampa Bay region. The Foundation appointed Ivette O’Doski, a Miami-Dade native and government consulting business owner, and Joshua McCoy, a commercial, industrial and government banking expert from Miami. O’Doski is a lawyer […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 20, 2018

Community activist Stephen Lytle out-raised his opponents for a second month in a row, Hillsborough campaign finance reports for October show. Lytle raised more than $6,000 in October. He raised more than $28,000 in September. “It’s no surprise that the success of a campaign is built upon the ability to fundraise,” Lytle said. “As a first-time […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 20, 2018

Pinellas County commissioners considered a list of five legislative priorities Tuesday, covering topics ranging from protecting community redevelopment areas to reforming Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. In a shift from previous legislative priorities, the county seeks to limit the number of priorities it advocates in Tallahassee during the 2019 Legislative Session to just five. The […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 20, 2018

Two Pasco County elected officials are making sure low-income families can have holiday meals this December. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley are hosting the 24th annual Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway on Dec. 14. The giveaway includes fresh food donated by Florida farmers to create holiday dinner spreads […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 20, 2018

Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel times during the year, and that influx can cause some issues for people choosing to fly to their destinations. The U.S. Department of Transportation is making sure travelers know what to expect this holiday season as well as what their rights are: Flight delays and cancellations Federal […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 19, 2018

A day after Hillsborough County’s hand recount officially concluded and two days after it was clear Janet Cruz was the Senate District 18 winner, Dana Young has conceded the race. “The supervisor of elections has finished both recounts and submitted the results. Although the final result was not what we had hoped for, I am extremely […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 19, 2018

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist co-sponsored legislation aimed at reforming Veterans Affairs medical cannabis policies and practices. Crist introduced the legislation last week with U.S. Reps. Seth Moulton, Matt Gaetz, and Lou Correa to coincide with Veterans Day. The Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medical Cannabis Use Act amends the VA’s policy to protect a veteran’s benefits […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 19, 2018

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller Pat Frank has appointed former Hillsborough Chief Judge Manny Menendez to the All for Transportation Oversight Committee. Under the All For Transportation implementing language, Frank gets one appointee to the board. That appointee must be a practicing attorney. Hillsborough County voters approved a 1 percent sales tax increase on […]

Janelle Irwin Taylor

Going to the dogs: Palm Harbor neighbors irate over canine rescue

Tampa Bay leaders: Skip Walmart, shop local

Florida Polytechnic University taps into South Florida market with board appointees

Stephen Lytle out-raises competition in October fundraising

Pinellas Commission narrows legislative priorities to four

Pasco County to host holiday food giveaway for families in need

Flying for turkey? Know your rights before you board

Dana Young finally concedes SD 18 race to Janet Cruz

Charlie Crist doubles down on medical cannabis protections for veterans

Pat Frank picks Manny Menendez for transportation tax oversight committee