Sandra Averhart
Morning Edition Host/Senior ProducerSandra Averhart has been News Director at WUWF since 1996. Her first job in broadcasting was with (then) Pensacola radio station WOWW107-FM, where she worked 11 years. Sandra, who is a native of Pensacola, earned her B.S. in Communication from Florida State University.
For several years, Sandra was co-host of “Inside UWF” on WUWF TV. Also, she has partnered with WSRE TV to serve as co-host of their “Rally” candidate forums, most recently in 2012. Sandra also lends her voice to the University of West Florida athletics program. She has worked as public address announcer for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and continues to “work the mic” at UWF Volleyball and Softball games. Along the way, she has been P-A announcer for four NCAA Division II national championships, to include two each in volleyball and softball.
In her spare time, Sandra continues to enjoy playing softball. She lives in Milton with her husband Charles and two dogs, Beau and Mollie. Contact: 850.473.7447 or sandra@wuwf.org.
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Dan Helms, chief of the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee, a decendant of the sister of Caleb Kirkland, Jr., who established Fort Kirkland during the Second Semilole War, discusses his family connection and some of the hardships his ancestors faced during that turbulent time. -
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is preparing to kickoff its milestone 100th Anniversary Season, with an opening night concert set for Saturday night. -
Santa Rosa County is now studying the feasibility of constructing two aquatic centers in the county, at a combined cost of over $42 million. Recommendations include a larger competitive swimming facility in the south end, with a smaller facility aimed at recreational swimming activities in the central portion of the county. -
Leonardo Helicopters US, a world leader in aerospace, defense and security, opens a new 73,000-square-foot maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa. The company is expected to generate new high-wage jobs and boost the local economy. -
The University of West Florida's newest native plants garden recently opened at the UWF Archaeology Institute. -
The Santa Rosa County Commission is set to adopt an updated ordinance that establishes a new fee schedule that is more consistent and provides for escalating redemption fees after the third time. -
Starting October 1, the City of Milton is stepping up code enforcement efforts by targeting derelict vechicles and other common violations. -
Hall of Fame boxer Roy Jones, Jr. has revealed that the South Korean boxer he lost to in their controversial match at the 1988 Olympic Games traveled to his Pensacola home two years ago to give him the gold medal that many thought he should have won. -
Members of the Pensacola community paid tribute Thursday night to Rev. H.K. Matthews. The Civil Rights leader, who spent decades fighting for equality and justice in Northwest Florida, died last week at the age of 97. Many attended a memorial celebration at the Brownsville Community Center to honor his life and legacy. -
Col. Patrick Dierig, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, advises Santa Rosa County commissioners that traffic congestion on U.S. 98 is a threat to their mission and asks for more help to address the gridlock.
