Talia Blake
Morning Edition Host & ReporterAfter a brief stint as Morning Edition Producer at The Public’s Radio in Rhode Island, Talia Blake returned to Central Florida Public Media. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with degrees in both Broadcast Journalism and Psychology. While at UCF, she was an intern for Central Florida’s public affairs show, Intersection. She joined on as Morning Edition Host in 2019. In 2022, Ms. Blake was appointed to the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalist’s board of directors.
On top of helping the community stay informed as Morning Edition host, she is also known for her morning motivational quotes inspiring people to start their day off on the right foot. As the only child of Jamaican immigrants, Ms. Blake prides herself on giving a voice to those less heard.
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Unhoused people across Florida will no longer be able to sleep on public property beginning in October. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law recently prohibiting the practice Municipalities will have to enforce or face possible lawsuits. -
A new position at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts looks to promote a healthier community in Central Florida through the arts. Alana Jackson is the Center’s first Arts and Wellness Director. -
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Florida had four of the five fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country from 2022 to 2023, led by the area that includes The Villages. -
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding the fake Basquiat exhibit in 2022, the Orlando Museum of Art has named a new chief curator, Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon. -
Prosperity Now teamed up with Bloomberg Philanthropies to create the Black Wealth Data Center to learn more about the state of black wealth at the county level. Marisa Calderon, CEO and President of Prosperity Now, and Harsha Mallajosyula, Data Director at the Black Wealth Data Center, explain how Central Florida counties are faring when it comes to Black wealth. -
Ain’t Misbehavin’ celebrates the music of African American pianist Fats Waller. It will debut in Orlando on April 12 at Orlando Shakes. -
Interest in women’s sports has been growing. Deloitte predicts that revenue from women’s elite sports in the U.S. will surpass one billion dollars for the first time ever in 2024. This comes during the inaugural year of the women’s professional volleyball team, the Orlando Valkyries, and a growing number of viewers tuning into the women’s games for March Madness. -
From poetry to musical acts, artists will take the stage in Melbourne on Saturday, March 23 for an open mic night hosted by Black on Black Rhyme Melbourne Verses and Vibes. -
Travel season is underway with Spring Breakers packing airlines to get to the sunshine state. However, the Federal Aviation Administration reports an ongoing shortage in air traffic controllers, which could impact your ability to fly home. -
Artists from across the country will be competing in the 65th Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival this weekend.
