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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This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: Florida has once again opened permit applications for a black bear hunt in December. But conservationists say a hunt isn't the answer. Later, a Columbia County Public Library program is helping young adults get a high school degree. Plus, a new edition of our occasional series Snap Chats - where we talk to photographers about a favorite photo they've taken. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: New federal and state rules for higher education are impacting students from other countries; Later, we'll hear from New York firefighters about how the trauma of 9/11 impacts them 25 years later; Plus, NPR's Allison Aubrey talks about her new book called "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love."
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To learn more about the changes to higher ed, Kristin Chermont Spina spoke earlier with Karin Fischer.
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To talk more about the telescope and its launch, Kristin Chermont Spina sat down with Marian Summerall, a producer for Central Florida Public Media. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. It's a space-themed show today! Coming up: A new telescope launched over the weekend to study some of space's biggest mysteries; Later, we'll talk to the photographer of the first plants grown in lunar soil; Plus, a Constellation Conversation with a former NASA astronaut.
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The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: After Florida's primary election last week, what can voters expect as we move closer to the November general election? Later, the University of Florida officially banned Krishna House from serving lunch on campus. How are they responding? Plus, with e-scooters growing in popularity, how can riders stay safe while zipping around town?
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While the primary election was only last week, candidates are already gearing up for November. -
Last year, the state recorded its highest number of child drowning deaths as 120 children lost their lives. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: A six-month investigation found that while inland communities have faced significant flooding in recent years, a state resilience program spent almost all of its dollars on the coast; Later, Florida is on track to surpass last year's record number of child drowning deaths -- what is the state doing to prevent that; Plus, we asked UF students what songs they keep returning to, again and again.
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The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: It's something students call "homeless week" -- when old apartment leases end before new ones begin; Later, experts warn voters they'll need to become fact checkers of AI this election season; Plus, An unconventional charity event this weekend is raising money for a local school -- it's the Cedar Key Shark Swim.
