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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It's a showdown between the city of Gainesville and the GRU Authority. We explore what to expect as the polls open next week. Plus, October is LGBTQ history month. Reporter Sara James-Ranta sat down with a Gainesville drag queen to learn more about the art of drag. And, it's officially spooky season! We get into the Halloween spirit with treats and tricks. -
Vaping's potential harm to the environment. We learn about planting and harvesting fall vegetables in a new series we are calling "Dig In." We visit a pumpkin patch in Micanopy. And, The Rocky Horror Picture show is currently showing at the Hippodrome, we hear from those who love it.
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Kristin Moorehead sits down with experts from the University of Florida to discuss planting and harvesting fall vegetables.
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This week on The Rundown - Explore how art museums are working to shake off their “pretentious” image. We invite you to look up with us in a new recurring segment called "Constellation Conversation," in which we explore the stories behind the stars. Last, Gainesville gets ready for one of its most beloved traditions: the Homecoming Parade. Hear from longtime paradegoers about what makes this annual day of community celebration special.
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This week on The Rundown - Public school enrollment in Alachua County and Florida is down. A new book explores Florida's journey to grant people with felony convictions the right to vote. And a graveyard caretaker has spent years digitizing the past.
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WLRN’s Daniel Rivero releases new book tracing the history of Amendment 4 and its aftermath
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This week on The Rundown - The growing movement reshaping leadership at Florida’s state universities, why a food pharmacy matters for cancer patients and a Friday night football photo with a story of its own.
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Fresh Take Florida probe highlights abrupt firing at University of West Florida
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Joel Searby, the former leading advocate for converting Newberry public schools to charter schools, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for various child sex crimes. -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-normal hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.
