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Thursday, May 16, 10 p.m.

Independent Lens – Precious Knowledge

Follow Richard Leakey his family and colleagues as they work to unravel the mysteries of human evolution.
Friday, May 18, 8 p.m.

Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

Washington's top journalists analyze the week's top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.
Friday, May 18, 9 p.m.

Great Performances at the Met – The Enchanted Island

Relish this new work that combines great singers, glorious Baroque music and a story drawn from Shakespeare.
Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m.

Vintage Hollywood Movie – Bringing Up Baby

While trying to secure a $1 million donation for his museum, a befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a flighty and often irritating heiress and her pet leopard "Baby."
Sunday, May 20, 8 p.m.

Finding Your Roots

Presented and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and based on the formats of "African American Lives" and "Faces of America," this series journeys deep into the ancestry of a group of remarkable individuals and provides new understanding of personal identity and American history.
Sunday, May 20, 9 p.m.

Masterpiece Mystery! – Sherlock, Series 2

Watch as Moriarty poses the "final problem" and a reporter reveals the "shocking truth" about Sherlock.
Monday, May 21, 8 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow

Tonight from Minneapolis. An 1836 Ulysses S. Grant letter; a circa 1950 Charles Shulz Li'l Folks original cartoon; and two paintings (one by Victor Higgins, the other by Spencer) purchased together for $5, but valued considerably higher.
Monday, May 21, 9 p.m.

In Performance at the White House – Burt Bacharach and Hal David

Enjoy a tribute to the songwriting team who penned such classics as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "What teh World Needs Now Is Love," and "Walk on By."

From Our Newsroom

Gainesville City Commissioner Henry reflects on past six years in office

By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM Jeanna Mastrodicasa and Sherwin Henry have served the Gainesville City Commission for six years and will be stepping down tomorrow. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with District 1 City Commisioner Scherwin Henry and had him reflect on his … Continue reading →
Teachers coping with standardized tests

By Lauren Rautenkranz – WUFT-FM Teachers deal with many challenges every day. The recent fiasco with the FCAT writes scores attests to that. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lauren Rautenkranz reports, whether it’s new curriculum or dealing with standardized tests, two … Continue reading →
Marion County inmates learn special agricultural skills at UF’s Plant Science Center

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM On Tuesday hundreds gathered for a dedication ceremony for the University of Florida’s Frank Stronach Plant Science Center near Citra. The facility is home to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s research operations for … Continue reading →
Frank Stronach facility dedication also draws protesters over Adena Ranch water permit requests

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM The Frank Stronach Plant Science Center is the home of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s agronomic, fruit and vegetable research efforts. Today marked the dedication of the conference center to … Continue reading →
Florida Supreme Court justices stir controversy

By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM Three Florida Supreme Court justices have been drawing some controversy recently after having suspended oral argument on a case in order to fill out paperwork for their retention election campaigns. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis … Continue reading →
Keystone Heights businesses suffering from dried up lakes

By Kelsey Peck – WUFT-FM Area lakes in North central Florida are at record lows as dry conditions continue in the area and throughout the state. As part of our continuing coverage on low water levels, Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports on … Continue reading →