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
AAA Expects Lowest Thanksgiving Travel Numbers In Three Years
Fewer Floridians are planning holiday travel this year. According to AAA, the COVID-19 pandemic will impact travel across the U.S. this Thanksgiving holiday.
Orange County Lost Hundreds Of Millions In Tourism Tax Revenue Last Fiscal Year
The COVID-19 pandemic is costing Orange County millions in tourism-tax revenue. Orange County lost about $116 million over the last fiscal year that ended September 30, 2020. “
SeaWorld Reports Loss In Revenue And Attendance For Third Quarter
SeaWorld saw a significant drop in attendance and revenue at their theme parks in the third quarter. Seaworld had a nearly 81% drop in attendance and a net loss of more than $79 million this year compared to 2019.
Marion County School Board Fires Marine Vet Over Medical Marijuana Use
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A Central Florida high school dean has been fired for using medical marijuana that was prescribed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder he incurred in the Marines.
Monique Worrell Wins Orange-Osceola State Attorney Race
Attorney and criminal justice reform advocate Monique Worrell has won the Orange-Osceola State Attorney race. She beat Jose Torroella by more than 60% percent of the vote.
Need A Free Ride To A Polling Place On Election Day?
Tuesday is Election Day and many counties in Central Florida are trying to make it easier for voters to get to the polls.
Floridians Weigh The Pandemic And The Election As They Consider Holiday Travel Plans
The upcoming presidential election and the ongoing pandemic is influencing how comfortable Floridians feel about traveling.
