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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A new Pulitzer-funded investigation from WUFT looks into the rise in Parkinson’s cases and its link to environmental exposures. It’s called Poisoned Pathways. -
WUFT produced a special series about the Dunnellon railroad tie fire earlier this year. It's called "Burning Point." We'll share three audio stories from the special.
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After years of planning, Alachua County cut the ribbon on Tuesday on two permanent housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness. -
An interview with Hillary Flower, the author of a new book about snail kites called “The Kite and The Snail: An endangered bird, its unlikely prey, and a story of hope in a changing world.” -
After 20 years, the airport has a new CEO. Ferdinand Mehrlich officially started the job earlier this week.
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After a rail tie fire in early February prompted an initial emergency response from the city, some members of the community now feel that the issue is being overshadowed by the exchanges between the city council members and those in the community. Some are even calling for a council member to resign.
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Organizers called it a success, while neighbors called it a disruption. WUFT’s Megan Gonzales has been following the festival all the way from the ‘approval’ process to the conclusion of the Festival last month.
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The Gainesville Police Department still has not signed an agreement with ICE, but they will have to eventually. WUFT’s Megan Gonzales sat down with GPD spokesman Art Forgey to learn more.
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Though we’ve seen small amounts of rain in our forecast, rainfall amounts have not been enough to improve drought conditions.
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The Florida legislative session is scheduled to end Friday, but in a case of déjà vu from last year’s session, the House and Senate can’t seem to agree on the budget.
