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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Host Kristin Chermont Spina interviews WUFT environmental reporter Rose Schnabel.
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WUFT speaks to Rana Ezzeddine, an assistant professor in the astronomy department at the University of Florida.
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Our brains may be aging faster than our bodies. WUFT reporter Victoria Perez talks with UF researchers who published a study on how some lifestyle factors could influence our brain age. -
The Florida legislative session officially started this week. What can we expect from our state government?
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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.
