
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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One out of three Floridians are not getting enough sleep, putting a strain on their wallet and the economy.
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Florida continues to remain near the bottom when it comes to accessing mental health care, according to the latest data from Mental Health America.
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President elect Trump has announced mass deportation plans for when he takes office on January 20. A report by the American Immigration Council shows Florida is among the top 3 states that will feel the effects.
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Florida's economy thrived in 2024, outperforming the national average despite hurricane losses, according to a University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith.
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A recent report by the Florida Policy Institute analyzes how affordable the Live Local Act is, especially for public service workers.
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Orange County is working to bring more lights, camera, action to the region. The Orange County Film Incentive Workgroup is making recommendations to the county commission on what a film incentive countywide program should look like, as Florida is one of only 13 states without a statewide incentive program.
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With the end of 2024 quickly approaching, an Orlando financial advisor says there are still some things you can do now before the year is over that could impact your tax returns.
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Second Harvest Food Bank is seeing an uptick in people using their food finder tool this Thanksgiving season. The nonprofit’s Chief Development Officer, Greg Higgerson, discusses where to find food assistance, how to make your dollar stretch, and food insecurity.
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The Orlando Pride will play in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Championship on Saturday, and Orlando City SC will take the field for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday,
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Tips and advice to get the best bang for your buck during the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, which runs from November 1 to January 15.