Tell Me About It

Mary Reichardt, Founder and Executive Director of The Never Alone Foundation, tells us about the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting widows and widowers as they navigate the challenges that arise after the death of a spouse.

Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Board of Directors Vice Chair, tells us about the powerful lifelong connections that can be made in Girl Scouting and how instilling confidence can help scouts thrive in good times and learn from the bad.

This episode features Rick Hirsch, director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability at the University of Florida. Hirsch tells us about the Collier Prize Symposium on Nov. 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, which will feature investigations honored in the 2026 competition.

The fifth annual AI Days sponsored by the AI² Center at the University of Florida is featured. AI² Center Associate Director Mackenzie Donovan tells us about the AI Days events happening Oct. 23 and 26-29.

Nicki Byers, Alachua County Master Gardener volunteer, tells us about the 2026 Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market presented by the Alachua County Master Gardeners and the Gainesville Garden Club coming up on Saturday, October 17.

Gainesville Community Playhouse cast member Jeff Stevens tells us about the playhouse and their production of “Finding Neverland” on stage through October 11.

Debbie Sahay, Director of Operations and Lisa Kanerak, Director of Marketing and Communications, tells us about Elder Options and the services they provide to a 16-county service area in North Central Florida.

Sherrilene Classen, author of a new book, The Trail Within, about her solo journey on the Appalachian Trail, tells us about the importance of hiking preparation, safety and awareness as well as her upcoming book talk on Oct. 10 in Gainesville.

This episode features Dr. Victoria Pagán, Professor of Classics at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who recently received the 2024-25 UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year honor. Pagán is considered one of the foremost experts on classical Greek and Roman literature and culture.

UF Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and 2026 University of Florida Campaign for Charities Director Karen Thomas tells us about the importance of the campaign, the agencies involved, special fundraising events and just how easy is to donate to a good cause.

University of Florida Performing Arts Director Brian Jose offers the inside scoop and a glimpse of the upcoming 2026-27 season featuring 40 different performances from September 18, 2026, through April 2027.

North Central Florida Community Center Director of Operations E.J. Soft shares information on volunteer and partnership opportunities at the nonprofit center. He emphasized that the state-of-the-art gym and versatile community spaces are designed to welcome everyone. At the Center there is always a way to move, learn, and connect.

The University of Florida Retooling Assessment Initiative, a collaboration between the AI2 Center, the Center for Teaching Excellence and the UFIT Center for Instructional Technology and Training, a year-long initiative that invites faculty to explore assessment practices that are authentic, learner-centered and responsive to an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled future is featured this week.

This episode features the William and Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies at the University of Florida. The center prepares students, faculty, and staff with the communication skills necessary to share ideas, convey information, and interact with others effectively in their social and professional environments.

Dr. Heidi Keegan, Literacy Coordinator for the Alachua County Reads collaborative, tells us about the new initiative, available resources and the need for volunteers who are interested in serving on the Advisory Council.

This episode features the fifth annual Cedar Key Shark Swim on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at noon. Michael Pressley Bobbitt, event coordinator and self-proclaimed Clambassador, tells us about the event and offers an update on restoration efforts after the Gulf island endured Hurricane’s Idalia, Debbie and Helene.

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 Springs Council Engagement Director Brenda Wells tells us about the third annual Florida Springs Council Swamp Boogie on Saturday, July 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. at First Magnitude Brewing Company.

Operation Catnip Gainesville Development Director Leah Hawes talks about efforts to control the feral cat population in North Central Florida, their available services including humane traps and other surgeries and the need for volunteers.

This episode features the 2026 edition of WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS. The event will be on Friday, July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field in Gainesville.

North Central Florida Community Center Director of Operations E.J. Soft shares information on volunteer and partnership opportunities at the nonprofit center. He emphasized that the state-of-the-art gym and versatile community spaces are designed to welcome everyone. At the Center there is always a way to move, learn, and connect.

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.