Top of Mind Florida
Top of Mind Florida
Podcast Description
Only in Florida. Or as some have called it -- Flori-duh! You are in the right place for a roundup of the inspiring and illuminating, the serious and silly, the characters and caretakers, the news and newsmakers making our Sunshine State sizzle. Join Brian Crowley and Michael Williams, veteran news reporters who never get tired of finding the next great story.
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The podcast explores various themes such as the impact of artificial intelligence on job security, the importance of arts and culture, community kindness initiatives, and grassroots activism in environmental preservation. Episodes might include discussions on AI's influence on the workforce, personal stories about arts education, and the role of community efforts in saving state parks.
Welcome to Top of Mind Florida – From trending headlines to big ideas, join veteran journalists Brian Crowley and Michael Williams as they dive into the stories, characters, and chaos that make the Sunshine State shine. Together, we unpack the serious and the silly, the caretakers and the characters — the stories that make our state one of a kind. This is Top of Mind Florida — Headlines, hard questions and a dose of humor, every week wherever you get your podcasts.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has suspended his campaign for governor following a prostate cancer diagnosis.
DeSantis, Donalds and Democrats | Florida’s Road to November — Florida’s 2026 political season is wide open, and veteran broadcast journalist Michael Williams and Florida political analyst Brian Crowley break down everything moving right now.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz draws fire for running in a majority-Black district reshaped by DeSantis redistricting. Byron Donalds leads the governor’s race with $80 million and Trump’s endorsement while David Jolly searches for a foothold with no-party voters. Paul Renner attacks Donalds and may be damaging himself more than his target. Jay Collins can’t get his own governor to endorse him. And outgoing House Speaker Danny Perez earns rare praise for standing up to Ron DeSantis.
August 18 primary. July 1 budget deadline. The road to November starts now.
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