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Florida voters go to the polls without hearing major candidates debate. Are they afraid? Brian and Michael ask why Byron Donalds, David Jolly, Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon are not debating. Is the governor’s race too close to call? Can a Democrat be the first to win since 1994? We discuss the impact of Hispanic voters who are angry about TPS protections for immigrants being removed. Voters are struggling with higher prices brought on by the Iran war and shrinking toilet paper rolls. Will this election turn on the economy? Could Amendment 3 and its property tax cuts be what finally gets voters off the couch? Then, the big question – will Florida’s nearly 30% of independent voters show up or stay home? #Floridavoters #Amendment3 #SouthFlorida #TopOfMindFlorida #FloridaElections #PalmBeachCounty #FloridaPolitics 🎙️ Subscribe now! New episodes every Tuesday at 4 p.m. on YouTube and 5 a.m. on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119

Brian Crowley and Michael Williams unpack Florida's Amendment 3 property tax fight — and why Ron DeSantis is now hedging on the amendment he pushed through months ago. They also cover the Byron Donalds–David Jolly governor's race, the Ashley Moody–Angie Nixon Senate race, Maria Salazar's break with Trump over immigration, and Crowley's own fight for public records access as a young reporter. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Michael Williams and Brian Crowley break down Angie Nixon's Democratic Socialist upset Senate win, what it means for David Jolly's run against Byron Donalds for governor, the stakes of Amendment 3's property tax vote, Elon Musk and ultra-wealthy money flooding into campaigns, and how voters can navigate AI-driven misinformation before November. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Freelance filmmaker Dolapo Ajayi and producer Danielle Navish, both in their 30s, join Michael Williams and Brian Crowley for a candid generational conversation. They talk housing costs, childcare, student loan debt, and whether Social Security will exist by the time they retire — plus Florida's tax appeal to wealthy transplants and what it would take to hold elected officials accountable after election day. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay joins hosts Michael Williams and Brian Crowley to unpack Amendment 3's property tax cut and its impact on local budgets, plus the 2026 primary fallout heading into November — Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly for governor and Angie Nixon's U.S. Senate run. Top of Mind Florida is produced by Ko-Mar Productions, hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Michael Williams and Florida political analyst Brian Crowley. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

From Nielsen executive across the U.S., Canada, and Australia to Delray Beach City Hall to self-published thriller author — Tom Markert's story doesn't sit still. He talks his path with Michael Williams and Brian Crowley, his book "Death Watch," and the policy fight over Amendment 3 property taxes hitting South Florida cities. New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms.🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

It's primary day in Florida, and Michael Williams and Brian Crowley set the candidates aside to talk about what's really driving voters: the economy, property insurance, and affordability. They cover the generational divide reshaping both parties, the Tea Party parallel to today's political moment, and what's ahead with the property tax amendment on November's ballot. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida

Miami Herald Senior Editorial Board Member Isadora Rangel joins Michael Williams and Brian Crowley to break down Byron Donalds and David Jolly's gubernatorial bids ahead of the August 18 primary, why the Herald editorial board opposes the Amendment 3 property tax cut, and how Florida's redrawn congressional districts are reshaping the political map. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

With Florida's August 18 primary approaching, Michael Williams and Brian Crowley break down the facts on election security before Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link joins to explain how ballots are verified, tabulated, and audited — plus the deadlines every voter needs to know. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms.🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Moskowitz, Wasserman Schultz & Florida's Redistricting Fallout Michael Williams and Brian Crowley unpack Florida's redistricting fallout: Jared Moskowitz's new South Florida district, Sarah Baxter's campaign that wasn't, and a progressive primary threat to Debbie Wasserman Schultz. They also cover Cuba's shifting political weight ahead of the fall election, Alligator Alcatraz's closure amid billion-dollar cost questions, and why AI policy is missing so often from the campaign trail. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Florida Primary and Property Taxes: Byron Donalds' Lead & DeSantis' Silence Michael Williams and Brian Crowley break down the August 18 primary: Byron Donalds' fundraising dominance in the GOP governor's race, David Jolly and Gwen Graham's low-conflict Democratic ticket, and Ron DeSantis' conspicuous silence on the race to succeed him. They dig into the property tax amendment that needs 60% to pass and DeSantis' fallback plan if it fails, then turn to the U.S. Senate race between Ashley Moody and Alex Vindman and the pocketbook economics — gas prices, groceries — that Brian says will actually decide November. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 PM on YouTube and 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

This week’s episode centers on the upcoming property tax amendment vote in November that requires a 60% voter approval. Representative Toby Overdorf (R), the leading proponent, explains the amendment would increase the homestead exemption from $150,000 to $250,000, potentially saving homeowners $1,500 to $3,000 annually. Critics, including County Administrator Joe Abruzzo, warn of significant budget cuts for local governments and public services. Overdorf defends the amendment, emphasizing its fiscal responsibility and the need for tax relief. The conversation also touches on the potential impact on local budgets and the residency requirement for the tax break. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 4 p.m. on YouTube and 5 a.m. on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo joins Michael Williams and Brian Crowley to explain why November's property tax vote could mean a quarter-billion-dollar hit to county services. They cover what's actually exempt (and what isn't), the risk to small cities like Belle Glade, and Abruzzo's ongoing dispute with the state CFO over "wasteful spending" claims. And every one of Florida's 67 counties could be looking at harsh new realities. It is up to Florida voters to decide.

Cybersecurity expert Alan Crowetz joins hosts and veteran journalists Michael Williams and Brian Crowley to make sense of an AI landscape moving, in his words, exponentially rather than linearly. The episode opens with a sobering case study — a Florida political news site with convincing bylines and bios that turned out to be entirely AI-generated and stealing copy from real outlets — before turning to deepfake political ads, AI-drafted court filings, and Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical comparing AI to the Tower of Babel. Crowetz, who first spoke with Williams on this topic four years ago, weighs the case for AI optimism against real risks: job displacement, a cognitive offloading study showing AI reliance may dull critical thinking, and the widening generational gap between regulators and the technology they're meant to govern. He closes with a forecast for where AI takes us in five to eight years and practical advice for parents and students navigating it now. Top of Mind Florida--Produced by Ko-Mar 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/

Palm Beach County | Sun, Surf and Secrets — Michael Williams and Brian Crowley step away from politics this week to talk sun, surf, and secrets with Amy Woods, author of "Secret Palm Beach: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure." From the real origin of the Lily Pulitzer print to a Cold War-era bunker buried on Peanut Island, Woods digs up the Palm Beach County stories nobody knows — including the Al Capone hideout that became part of Burt Reynolds' ranch, JFK's secret milkshake runs, and the Salvador Dali portrait that's now on exhibit at the Dali Museum. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday at 5 AM on all major audio podcast platforms. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119 📡 RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/