The Rundown
“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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This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: There's new information from the Environmental Protection Agency about a superfund site in Gainesville. Later, dozens of students were expelled from Marion County schools in the first month of the school year. We'll speak with an expert on why this could be happening. Plus, it's election season! What do polls say about major races as Florida voters head to the ballot box.
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This is The Rundown from WUFT, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: We'll take a tour of the future home of Dance Alive National Ballet. It's getting cooler, so we visit a Micanopy farm in search of a pumpkin patch. And NPR's Scott Detrow stops by to talk about his new book.
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This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: FPREN meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Isaias as it moves through the Gulf. Poe Springs is a popular escape in north central Florida, but a scientist is documenting its decline. And what do kids really know about the First Amendment?
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This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. I'm Kristin Chermont Spina. It's our one-year anniversary! We're taking a look back at some of our favorite stories over the last year of making the show, including: One Florida family finds a piece of the Ganges River in an unexpected place. Later, A young rodeo star overcomes his setbacks to rise to the top. Plus, An author conversation about Florida's decades-long battle over voting rights.
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This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: We take a look back at the history of the Alachua County Library District as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Later, it's the 120th anniversary of UF moving to Gainesville from Lake City, but the decision to move had a rocky start. Plus, Waldo is holding its homecoming festival this weekend.
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This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: Florida has once again opened permit applications for a black bear hunt in December. But conservationists say a hunt isn't the answer. Later, a Columbia County Public Library program is helping young adults get a high school degree. Plus, a new edition of our occasional series Snap Chats - where we talk to photographers about a favorite photo they've taken.
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The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: New federal and state rules for higher education are impacting students from other countries; Later, we'll hear from New York firefighters about how the trauma of 9/11 impacts them 25 years later; Plus, NPR's Allison Aubrey talks about her new book called "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love."
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The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. It's a space-themed show today! Coming up: A new telescope launched over the weekend to study some of space's biggest mysteries; Later, we'll talk to the photographer of the first plants grown in lunar soil; Plus, a Constellation Conversation with a former NASA astronaut.
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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?
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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.