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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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. -
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.
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In a case of déjà vu from last year’s session, the Florida House and Senate can’t seem to agree on the budget. Host Kristin Chermont Spina speaks with WFSU capital reporter Tristan Wood to break down how we got here, and what will happen next.
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Earlier this week, the Florida Board of Governors passed a year-long ban on H1B Visa hires of new employees for Florida public universities.
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The Florida House passed a bill last week that would increase the state's oversight of municipal utilities.
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Host Kristin Chermont Spina spoke with state government reporter Tristan Wood about what that could mean for GRU customers and the city.
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A reporter in Marion County shares the results of her ongoing investigation into the Dunnellon rail tie fire earlier this month.
