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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
Jones High School Celebrates 125 Years As Orlando’s Oldest Black High School
Jones High School in Orlando is celebrating 125 years as the oldest African American High school in Orange County.
Florida Lawmakers And Groups Seek More Money For Affordable Housing
Saying Florida is in crisis, several Democratic lawmakers were joined at the state capitol Wednesday by groups from across the state asking the legislature to spend more money on affordable housing.
Florida Senate Advances Parental Consent Abortion Bill On Roe V Wade Anniversary
On the 47th anniversary of Roe v Wade, Florida lawmakers advanced a bill that would require parental consent for a minor to get an abortion. The Senate Rules Committee is sending the bill to the full chamber after a split vote on Wednesday.
10 Years Later: Can The Florida Competitive Workforce Act Finally Become Law This Legislative Session?
Since 2009, Florida lawmakers have introduced the Competitive Workforce Act, that would prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in employment, housing, and in public accommodations. The bill hasn’t gotten enough support in previous years but, as the 2020 legislative session gets underway, the bill’s sponsors say they’re optimistic.
Central Florida Continues To Help Puerto Rico After Earthquake
Central Floridians are offering help after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Puerto Rico this week. Hurricane Maria prompted many Puerto Ricans to move close to family in Central Florida.
Multiple Deaths And Few Arrests: How One County Works To Protect The Transgender Community
According to the Human Rights Campaign, at least 22 transgender or gender nonconforming people have been killed in 2019 in the U.S, mostly individuals of color. That includes one transgender woman in Florida, while another barely survived her attack. Advocates are frustrated with the slow pace of some of these investigations, but some law enforcement agencies in Central Florida are working to change that.
Climate Change Once Flooded Florida – And It Could Again
On a satellite map, the Lake Wales Ridge stands out as a sandy spine running through the middle of Florida. From Clermont in the north, south almost to Lake Okeechobee, rolling hills give the area a very un-Florida-like feel.
