Kristin Chermont Spina
Multimedia Content ProducerKristin Chermont Spina is a Multimedia Content Producer and the Morning Edition anchor for WUFT News. A double Gator, Kristin graduated from UF with a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication – News in 2021 and a master’s degree in Mass Communications in 2022. She has worked professionally in the Innovation News Center since then.
Kristin writes, edits and broadcasts stories for NPR’s “Morning Edition” and anchors local newscasts. She also hosts a weekly radio news show called "The Rundown" that airs on Thursdays at 1 p.m. on WUFT 89.1/90.1. Previously, Kristin served as a producer on the digital platform, overseeing editing and publication of news stories to WUFT’s website and social media accounts.
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The Florida legislative session officially started this week. What can we expect from our state government? -
WUFT's Kristin Chermont Spina interviews WFSU reporter Tristan Wood about what to look out for over the next 60 days.
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Florida is home to the largest Venezuelan community in the country.
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We hear from WLRN Americas editor Tim Padgett on how Venezuelans in Florida are reacting to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
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On today's show: The government shutdown last month is continuing to affect local families relying on SNAP benefits, and food banks are having to pick up the slack. Later, we'll hear an excerpt of an Atrium magazine article about a bare knuckle boxer. Plus, a UF study found reading for pleasure dropped 40% in the last 20 years — but not all hope is lost.
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We hear from WUFT Report for America corps member Rose Schnabel about how drought can affect wildlife — and humans.
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping and Master Gardener leaders share tips for beginners.
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We "Dig In" to a new segment of our recurring series, this time about houseplants. Later, we'll hear about a competitive league, but they don't play basketball or ping pong. And we use idioms all the time. But where do they come from?
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On today's show: A Florida family finds a piece of home in an unexpected place. Later, we'll hear from two biology experts on the importance of roadsides for pollinators. Plus, a photojournalist tells us about capturing a moment of protest in another edition of "Snap Chats."
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SNAP benefits are limited this month due to the government shutdown. How are food banks are handling the increase in demand? Later, we hear from local authors about a new book that features cultural sites across north central Florida. And finally, why are people so obsessed with pumpkin spice?
