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Monday, May 20, 8 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow

From Seattle, WA. A circa 1964 "Star Trek" script; a Civil War dog collar; and Harriet Frishmuth bookends.
Monday, May 20, 9 p.m.

American Masters – Mel Brooks

Laugh along as comedy giant Mel Brooks shares stories about his personal life and career.
Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m.

Ghost Army

Learn about the American GIs who tricked the enemy in WWII with carefully crafted illusions.
Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m.

Ghost Army

Learn about the American GIs who tricked the enemy in WWII with carefully crafted illusions.
Tuesday, May 21, 9 p.m.

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal – Created Equal

Explore the Fourteenth Amendment of 1868 which made equality a constitutional right.
Wednesday, May 22, 8 p.m.

Nature – The White Lions

Follow two rare white lion cubs on their journey to adulthood on the South African savannah.
Wednesday, May 22, 9 p.m.

Nova – Secrets of the Sun

Gain a greater understanding of our nearest star.
Thursday, May 23, 9 p.m.

Frontline – The Untouchables

Learn why Wall Street leaders connected to America's financial meltdown have escape prosecution.
Friday, May 24, 9 p.m.

Live from Lincoln Center – Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Join series host Audra McDonald as she takes center stage to perform new songs and other favorites.
Firday, May 24, 10 p.m.

Voces on PBS – Rebel

Explore the story of Loreta Velasquez, who secretly fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War.

From Our Newsroom

UF President Bernie Machen pleased with new state budget, will not request tuition raise

After seeing Gov. Rick Scott would return $300 million that had previously been cut from the state’s higher education budget, Bernie Machen said he would not raise tuition for the coming year beyond the normal inflation rate increase.
Iraq veteran Larry Vantassel still missing in Gainesville

Gainesville police say Larry Vantassell could be suicidal. He has been considered missing and endangered since Saturday after calling his parents and telling them he was thinking of killing himself.
Gainesville Police investigating two armed robberies, pursuing suspects

A crime alert was distributed Friday afternoon to the Gainesville and University of Florida community alerting residents to an active investigation of two armed robberies.
Mary Hausch recaps career after 40 years at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre

WUFT’s Donna Green-Townsend interviewed Hausch for nearly 35 minutes about topics spanning the theatre’s history, pivotal moments, famous plays and playwrights, and her plans for life beyond the Hippodrome.
Gainesville minister draws strength from nontraditional spiritual healing

Becky Covington, 34, is a minister working on her master’s degree, taking on another job and dealing with the end of a 10-year relationship. Like anyone else in that situation, she’s seeking a source of strength. And she has found one from a unique source.
May 16, 2013: News In 90

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.