Sue Wagner

This episode features the University of Florida Therapeutic Horticulture program based in Wilmot Gardens on the UF campus. Program Director Leah Diehl runs the client-centered, facilitated practice using plants and gardening activities to improve a person’s psychological, physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

This episode features Dr. Antoine Haywood, a Journalism assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications who studies community participation and representation in local media.

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) meteorologists Megan Borowski and Audrey Shirley tell us about the forecast for the 2026 hurricane season and its possible impact on Florida coastal and inland communities.

Amber Miller, President and CEO of United Way of North Central Florida and Dr. Stephanie Hoopes from United for ALICE tell us about the ALICE Disaster Assistance Tracker, a new data tool which includes information on how weather and other disasters have impacted households in the North Central Florida area since 2010.

This episode features the Gainesville Fine Arts Association Artist Studio Tour, a self-guided tour through working artist studios in and around Gainesville. The event is free and kicks off with a special event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the GFAA Gallery at 1314 South Main Street.

This episode features The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Gainesville on May 17, 2026. The worldwide nonprofit event unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health.

Grandstand – the new student-produced sports magazine from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications – is featured. Faculty advisor Ryan Hunt and editors Liana Handler and Noah White tell us about the genesis of the new magazine.

Jason Degen, director of Commencement for the University of Florida, tells us about the year-long process of planning for spring, summer and fall UF commencements. UF's spring graduation ceremonies will be held April 30 - May 4, 2026.

Carlos Gonzales, Executive Director of Keep Alachua County Beautiful, tells us about the annual Great American Cleanup event on April 25 as well as information on the non-profit organization that has the mission to beautify, conserve resources, recycle, educate and preserve our community’s environmental legacy.

Virginia Grant, founder of the nonprofit organization Assurance and coordinator of The Caregiver’s Festival, tells us about the upcoming festival and available respite services and resources for assistance for caregiver’s of children with special needs in Alachua, Marion and Bradford counties.