Talia Blake
Morning Edition Host & Reporter- Twitter: @BlakeTalia
After a brief stint as Morning Edition Producer at The Public’s Radio in in Rhode Island, Talia Blake returned to WMFE, the station that grew her love for public radio. She graduated with a double-major in Broadcast Journalism and Psychology from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!). While at UCF, she was an intern for WMFE’s public affairs show, Intersection. In her spare time, Talia is an avid foodie and enjoys working out.
Recent Stories from Talia Blake
Florida Leads Nation In Spread Of U.K. Coronavirus Variant
A highly contagious variant of COVID-19 is spreading faster in Florida than any other state. The state reported 201 infections of the U.K variant, known as B.1.1.7, as of Friday.
Sculptor Nilda Comas Captures Mary McLeod Bethune’s Essence In Marble For U.S. National Statuary Hall
Mary McLeod Bethune will be the first African American Woman to represent a state in the U.S. National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. Nilda Comas was chosen from 1600 sculptors to create the statue.
Bill To Create Statewide Police Misconduct Registry Filed In Florida
Windermere Democratic Representative Geraldine Thompson wants to create a statewide registry that keeps track of law enforcement officer misconduct.
Polk Deputy Arrested For Making Threats Against Capitol
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested one of their own Tuesday on charges of making violent threats connected to the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
First Time Buyers For Disney World Annual Passes Out Of Luck
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Looking to buy an annual pass at Walt Disney World? You’re out of luck unless you’re a current passholder.
Florida Lawmakers Not Banking On Federal Government Aid To Fill Budget Holes
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic uncertainty have blown a $3.3 billion hole into the state’s budget projections for the next two years. That’s actually an IMPROVEMENT from what state economists first thought. Still, the state will need to find an extra $2.75 billion in the upcoming fiscal year, and the House appropriations committee chairman isn’t looking to the federal government for help.
Attorney Fred Levin, Who Fought Tobacco Industry, Dies At 83
Florida attorney Fred Levin, who won a major legal battle against the tobacco industry, has died after being infected with the coronavirus. He was 83.
