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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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Florida's Kratom and 7-OH crackdown, and an Audio Journey to the bottom of Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 09.07.2026 22:00
he Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show:A UF expert breaks down Florida's recent crackdown on Kratom and 7-OHAn Audio Postcard takes listeners on a journey to the bottom of Devil's Millhopper Geological State ParkA new construction project in downtown Gainesville called The Streatery
Suwannee sturgeon, a local author and a new Hollywood AI scam 18.06.2026 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 11.06.2026 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 04.06.2026 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 28.05.2026 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 21.05.2026 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 14.05.2026 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 07.05.2026 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 30.04.2026 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" 23.04.2026 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 16.04.2026 21:31
After 20 years, the airport has a new CEO. Ferdinand Mehrlich officially started the job earlier this week.
Dunnellon residents frustrated by town council's heated exchanges 09.04.2026 25:24
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.
The town of Melrose hosted its first Wildflowers Music Festival 02.04.2026 21:37
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.
The GPD has yet to sign an agreement with ICE 26.03.2026 21:37
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.
An update on the drought in North Central Florida 19.03.2026 25:00
Though we’ve seen small amounts of rain in our forecast, rainfall amounts have not been enough to improve drought conditions.
Budget talks stall the Florida legislative session 12.03.2026 20:56
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.
The Florida House passed a bill that would give control of Gainesville Regional Utilities to the state 05.03.2026 25:00
Host Kristin Chermont Spina spoke with state government reporter Tristan Wood about what that could mean for GRU customers and the city.
An update on the Dunnellon rail tie fire 26.02.2026 22:54
A reporter in Marion County shares the results of her ongoing investigation into the Dunnellon rail tie fire earlier this month.
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