Sandra Averhart
Sandra 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.
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Hurricane Ivan's damage to the downtown Pensacola wastewater treatment plant in 2004 marked a key turning point in getting the facility moved and opening up development along the city's waterfront. -
In search of funds to preserve and commemorate the Miraflores Burial Ground, the city of Pensacola recently submitted application for a grant through the Florida Division of Historical Resources Abandoned African American Cemeteries Grants program. During the review process, discussion of ideas for how to honor the site will continue. -
The Florida Senate is proposing a 2024-25 state budget of $115.9 billion, slightly more than the House spending plan. -
WUWF’s Sandra Averhart recently spoke to Dr. Susan Laenger, who has been tracking the COVID-19 situation locally. Laenger is an internal medicine physician, who also serves as medical director of primary care services for Sacred Heart Medical Group. -
Supporters of the proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing Floridians the 'fundamental right to clean and healthy water' needs about 800,000 more signatures to qualify for the ballot. -
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Beach safety officials face busy 4th of July holiday weekend, amid recent drownings and extreme heatRecent drownings and extreme heat raise beach safety awareness ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend. -
In June 1970, Lawton Chiles was completing a 1,000-mile walk across Florida. The trek earned Chiles the nickname “Walkin’ Lawton” and helped him win a... -
Fifty-years ago this month, former Gov. Lawton Chiles wrapped up his 1,000-mile walk across Florida. At the time, he was a candidate for a U.S. Senate... -
On Thursday, the Florida Forest Service , a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services , reported 56 wildfires burning over... -
The eye of Hurricane Dennis came ashore just east of Pensacola, Fla., Sunday afternoon. Once a Category 4 storm, Dennis packed winds of 120 miles per hour when it hit. Sandra Averhart of WUWF in Pensacola reports.
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