Kalisha Whitman

Kalisha is a news manager for WUFT News and the Innovation News Center. She can be reached by calling 352-392-6397.

The Lede || Change Persists (Season III – VIII)

In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at the new federal emergency aid application from UF, the cancellation of summer study abroad programs and the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of the two UF students who died following accidents on University Avenue.

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The Lede ✓ || Season I Episode I

In this episode of The Lede Verified, we chat about anticipated Grammy performances, Kim Kardashian’s legal journey and a new attraction opening in Florida.  The Lede Verified focuses on the news and lifestyle of verified individuals, while maintaining journalistic integrity. It evolved from Lede-ing the Day. The Lede is a …

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The Lede || Lede-ing the Day: Time to Take Off

In this edition of The Lede, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting businesses and individuals in Gainesville. We take a look at the importance of Black aestheticians in the department of skincare, Black-owned restaurants and Black musicians in the area on their way to stardom.

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