The Rundown from WUFT News

“The Rundown from WUFT News,” hosted by Kristin Chermont Spina, is a half-hour radio program and podcast that takes a deeper look at the stories shaping North Central Florida, the Nature Coast, and beyond — wherever the news touches the community. Tune in for thoughtful storytelling that keeps you informed and connected every Thursday at 1 p.m. on WUFT 89.1/90.1.

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Looking ahead to Florida's midterm election, and UF bans Krishna Lunch
3d ago · 22:03
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?
WUFT Investigation: Inland communities left out of state flood funding
10d ago · 22:02
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.
"Homeless week:" Apartment cleanups leave some college students stranded
17d ago · 23:01
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.
High school club helps non-English speaking students with college prep
24d ago · 21:55
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: We'll hear about a club for Gainesville students who don't speak English as a first language; Later, we're bringing back another edition of our award-winning series Uncelebrated; Plus, a Gainesville blacksmith invites us into her workshop for a behind-the-scenes tour.
Florida's escalating executions and the fate of higher ed accreditation
1mo ago · 22:56
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: Florida is setting a record pace of executions. But a journalist and author of a new book about a wrongful conviction says that may have its consequences; Later, the University of Florida moved to Gainesville from Lake City 120 years ago. What was that transition like? Plus, we have part two of a two-part series on higher education accreditation.
Monarch butterfly populations are declining, and UF researchers are rethinking airports
1mo ago · 23:00
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show:Monarch Butterfly populations are declining. We spoke with WUFT's reporter Kaley Mantz who's been looking into why.Later, UF biology researchers are studying something most wouldn't consider part of their field: how to make airports more efficient.Plus, Florida is in the process of creating its own higher education accrediting agency. What is the history of accreditation, and why is Florida changing?
Rain doesn't dampen drought, and the '100 deadliest days of summer'
1mo ago · 22:33
A meteorologist explains what it would take to relieve the dry conditions; safety experts call this time of year the '100 deadliest days of summer' for teen drivers; and WUFT spoke with one of the reporters of a new eight-part series from NPR's Embedded podcast.
Florida's Kratom and 7-OH crackdown, and an audio journey to the bottom of Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
1mo ago · 22:00
A UF expert breaks down Florida's recent crackdown on Kratom and 7-OH; an Audio Postcard takes listeners on a journey to the bottom of Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park; and a new construction project in downtown Gainesville called The Streatery
Levy County water project may run aground — plus a look at new state laws
1mo ago · 22:59
UF Interim President appointed, Intersex teacher fired, and students on social media breaks
2mo ago · 22:29
Suwannee sturgeon, a local author and a new Hollywood AI scam
2mo ago · 21:57
A sturgeon jumping frenzy on the Suwannee River is coming to an end.
Martian molecules, the World Cup — and an unwelcome Bradford County surprise
2mo ago · 22:26
A Bradford County couple found an unexpected surprise in their new house — water contamination.
Inside the forum with UF presidential finalist Stuart Bell
2mo ago · 22:07
The University of Florida's only candidate for president was on campus yesterday. At the center of the conversation: diversity, equity and inclusion.
Closer look at how district rezoning is affecting an elementary school teacher in Alachua County
3mo ago · 21:58
A closer look at how district rezoning is affecting an elementary school teacher in Alachua County.
Local nonprofit works to ease transition from incarceration to freedom
3mo ago · 22:00
Released Reentry is an Alachua County non-profit organization that aims to make this process easier and reduce re-offending.
The plan to pump treated wastewater from Jacksonville isn't off the table
3mo ago · 21:57
Despite a letter from a Florida legislator, the proposed plan to pump treated wastewater from Jacksonville to North Central Florida isn't off the table just yet.
Florida wildfires predicted to continue to wreak havoc for months
3mo ago · 22:58
Host Kristin Chermont Spina talks with Florida Forest Service spokesperson Ludie Bond about what we can expect from this year's unusually active wildfire season.
WUFT's new series tells the story of Parkinson's and chemical exposure
4mo ago · 24:30
A new Pulitzer-funded investigation from WUFT looks into the rise in Parkinson’s cases and its link to environmental exposures. It’s called Poisoned Pathways.
A preview of WUFT's special report on the Dunnellon railroad tie fire, "Burning Point"
4mo ago · 22:28
WUFT produced a special series about the Dunnellon railroad tie fire earlier this year. It's called "Burning Point." We'll share three audio stories from the special.
Gainesville Regional Airport is under new leadership
4mo ago · 21:31
After 20 years, the airport has a new CEO. Ferdinand Mehrlich officially started the job earlier this week.

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Levy County water project may run aground — plus a look at new state laws

UF Interim President appointed, Intersex teacher fired, and students on social media breaks

Suwannee sturgeon, a local author and a new Hollywood AI scam

Martian molecules, the World Cup — and an unwelcome Bradford County surprise

Inside the forum with UF presidential finalist Stuart Bell

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Florida wildfires predicted to continue to wreak havoc for months

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Looking ahead to Florida's midterm election, and UF bans Krishna Lunch

WUFT Investigation: Inland communities left out of state flood funding

"Homeless week:" Apartment cleanups leave some college students stranded

High school club helps non-English speaking students with college prep

Florida's escalating executions and the fate of higher ed accreditation

Monarch butterfly populations are declining, and UF researchers are rethinking airports

Rain doesn't dampen drought, and the '100 deadliest days of summer'

Florida's Kratom and 7-OH crackdown, and an audio journey to the bottom of Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Levy County water project may run aground — plus a look at new state laws

UF Interim President appointed, Intersex teacher fired, and students on social media breaks

Suwannee sturgeon, a local author and a new Hollywood AI scam

Martian molecules, the World Cup — and an unwelcome Bradford County surprise

Inside the forum with UF presidential finalist Stuart Bell

Closer look at how district rezoning is affecting an elementary school teacher in Alachua County

Local nonprofit works to ease transition from incarceration to freedom

The plan to pump treated wastewater from Jacksonville isn't off the table

Florida wildfires predicted to continue to wreak havoc for months

WUFT's new series tells the story of Parkinson's and chemical exposure

A preview of WUFT's special report on the Dunnellon railroad tie fire, "Burning Point"

Gainesville Regional Airport is under new leadership