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Universal Orlando Theme Parks Reopen to the Public Friday

As of June 5, Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park are back open to the general public with a phased reopening plan and social distancing measures in place.

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Photo by: Kate Hussey, WPTV News Engineers at L3 Harris Technologies west of Jupiter are playing a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, building engines that will help power astronauts back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Engineers at L3 Harris Technologies west of Jupiter are playing a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, building engines that will help power astronauts back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.Photo by: WPTV Hser Mu Lah Say, 19, was arrested in connection with the recovery of two missing girls from Martin County. Hser Mu Lah Say, 19, was arrested in connection with the recovery of two missing girls from Martin County.Photo by: Martin County Sheriff's Office ManateeFest at Manatee Lagoon.jpg ManateeFest at FPL's Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Florida on February 4, 2023. Photo by Doug Murray/FPL.Photo by: Doug Murray/Manatee Lagoon Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona home, officials said. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona home, officials said.Photo by: Savannah Guthrie/Instagram via CNN Newsource Iguana and surf, Lake Worth Beach Photo by: Paul DiMarco Danielle Dale Hancock dance at Lynn University Hollani Davis.jpg Photo by: Wally Lurz/WPTV Danielle Dale Hancock and Hollani Davis.jpg Photo by: WPTV/Wally Lurz 7 Day Forecast Super AM.png Photo by: wptv web.png Photo by: wptv Florida Power and Light worked to restore power on Feb. 1, 2026, to customers who lost electricity from high winds and a historic cold snap. Florida Power and Light worked to restore power on Feb. 1, 2026, to customers who lost electricity from high winds and a historic cold snap.Photo by: WPTV watches and warnings.JPG Photo by: WPTV Frozen tree in Palm City Photo by: Brian Botley Frozen fence in Okeechobee Photo by: Michael Peteler Martin County Track Meet Photo by: WPTV Record Cold Temps.png Photo by: wptv Special Olympics Interviewer Photo by: WPTV watches and warnings.JPG Photo by: WPTV Citrus Farmer Photo by: WPTV Missing Indiantown Sisters Photo by: Martin County Sheriff's Office Frozen Iguanas Photo by: WPTV

Universal Orlando Theme Parks Reopen to the Public Friday

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  • Engineers at L3 Harris Technologies west of Jupiter are playing a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, building engines that will help power astronauts back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
  • Hser Mu Lah Say, 19, was arrested in connection with the recovery of two missing girls from Martin County.
  • ManateeFest at Manatee Lagoon.jpg
  • Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona home, officials said.
  • Iguana and surf, Lake Worth Beach
  • Danielle Dale Hancock dance at Lynn University Hollani Davis.jpg
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  • Florida Power and Light worked to restore power on Feb. 1, 2026, to customers who lost electricity from high winds and a historic cold snap.
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  • Frozen tree in Palm City
  • Frozen fence in Okeechobee
  • Martin County Track Meet
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  • Special Olympics Interviewer
  • watches and warnings.JPG
  • Citrus Farmer
  • Missing Indiantown Sisters
  • Frozen Iguanas

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Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening SCOUT 060120 Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEN KINZIE
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening SCOUT 060120 Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEN KINZIE
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening SCOUT 060120 Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEN KINZIE
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Proposed legislation would allow homeowners to choose between mandatory arbitration and jury trials after investigation revealed 99% of cases favor the state-run insurer
Kate Hussey, WPTV News
Engineers at L3 Harris Technologies west of Jupiter are playing a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, building engines that will help power astronauts back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.WPTV
Hser Mu Lah Say, 19, was arrested in connection with the recovery of two missing girls from Martin County.Martin County Sheriff's Office
ManateeFest at FPL's Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Florida on February 4, 2023. Photo by Doug Murray/FPL.Doug Murray/Manatee Lagoon
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona home, officials said.Savannah Guthrie/Instagram via CNN Newsource
Paul DiMarco
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Florida Power and Light worked to restore power on Feb. 1, 2026, to customers who lost electricity from high winds and a historic cold snap.WPTV
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Martin County Sheriff's Office
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