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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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Universal Orlando Theme Parks Reopen to the Public Friday

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  • More than a dozen Belle Glade residents gathered at the local library to share stories ranging from housing concerns to community pride and upcoming events.jpg
  • Miami is hosting its first World Cup match Monday night when Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay at 6 pm at Miami Stadium.jpg
  • FIFA bayfront park
  • Miami hidden cameras world cup
  • Palm Beach Gardens woman gets repeated toll bills tied to stolen temp tag
  • The Hidden Tax Shift
  • Bulldogs have high hopes for programs 4th season at Dr Joaquin Garcia High School June 2026.jpeg
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  • Cape Verde Spain WCup Soccer
  • MCSO vehicle fire
  • Belle Glade Let's Hear It
  • Vanilla Ice Deputy Tina Izzarone Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office awards June 2026.jpg
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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
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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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Mike Readling of Habitat for Humanity of Martin County warns the families his organization serves could face even higher rents if Florida's proposed property tax cut is approved. Matthew Kauerauf, WPTV News.
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