Can you solve the crime? Inside Madame Tussauds' Great Wax Heist scavenger hunt
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Included with general admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando, guests can take part in the Great Wax Heist! Search for hidden artifacts and test your detective skills to solve the crime in this interactive scavenger hunt running all month long through October. The 407’s Lauren Margolis stepped up to take on the challenge!

Zoo Boo Bash returns to Central Florida Zoo with trick-or-treating and festive fun
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Zoo Boo Bash is back at the Central Florida Zoo and families can expect candy, games, a new seasonal menu and lots more festive fun! The 407's Lauren Margolis gives us a look around. 

Inside Peppa's Halloween Party at Peppa Pig Theme Park
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Peppa Pig is inviting all the little ones to her Halloween Party at Peppa Pig Theme Park! Guests can look forward to trick-or-treating, seasonal treats, festive decor, and meet-and-greets with favorite characters. The 407’s Lauren Margolis takes us inside to check out all the family-friendly fun.

Local Nonprofit Helps Central Florida Youth
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Morgan Hanbery (@carelessmorgan) and her mother-in-law, Nikki Robinson, joined The 407 to share their passion for giving back. Learn how local nonprofit, Robinson's Restart Outreach Inc., is supporting Central Florida youth through community back-to-school drives and upcoming holiday toy drives.

Ocoee's DG Doughnuts Named Best in Florida
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Owner Christy Hess and team member Chloe stopped by The 407 to showcase DG Doughnuts' award-winning treats after being named the best donuts in Florida by AOL Foodie. See what makes these Ocoee favorites a must-try!

Spooky family fun: Free Halloween event coming to Seminole State College
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Get ready to explore the stars, meet live animals, conduct hands-on experiments, and gather plenty of trick-or-treat candy! The Spooky Star Party is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a free community event at Seminole State College. Taking place Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., The 407’s Lauren Margolis gives us a preview of what families can expect at this popular seasonal celebration.

Behind the Scenes: Master carvers prepare ICE! at Gaylord Palms
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In less than one month, ICE! at Gaylord Palms will open to guests for the holiday season. Until then, master carvers from China are hard at work sculpting each scene out of two million pounds of ice. This year's theme is The Polar Express. The 407's Lauren Margolis gives us a first look. 

The Orlando Eye is establishing a world record: How you can join in on the free fun!
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Grab your broomsticks! The Orlando Eye is establishing a world record for the most witches on an observation wheel. Head to ICON Park on Oct. 21 between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to take part. Wear a witch outfit or hat to score a free ride! The 407’s Lauren Margolis hopped aboard early to get a preview of the spellbinding event.

Meet Sage: Local 11-Year-Old Vying for Stan Lee Super Kid Title
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An 11-year-old local boy, Sage Strickland, joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to share his dream of becoming a official comic book superhero. Sage is currently competing for Stan Lee's Super Kid title—a nationwide competition where the winner gets featured as a character in a Stan Lee Universe comic book and takes home $25,000. Sage opened up about his deep love for comic books, how he sees himself in Miles Morales (Spider-Man), and his aspirations to create his own series someday. Community members can vote to help Sage make it to the quarterfinals through October 22nd at https://thesuperkid.org/2026/sage-0601.

Orlando Magic Meets Illusionist Drew Thomas on The 407
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Ahead of opening night, FOX 35 Sports reporter Jonah Karp showed off his best card tricks with basketball players from the Orlando Magic. He then brought in America’s Got Talent finalist Drew Thomas to critique his skills—before the master illusionist pulled off a mind-bending trick of his own that left Marlisa Goldsmith and Jonah completely stunned. Catch Drew Thomas live in his Halloween-themed show at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes through October 30. You can find tickets at  www.drewthomasmagic.com.

Orlando Teacher Named GRAMMY Award Semifinalist
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Selected from more than 2,000 nationwide nominations, local educator Michael McCabe joined the show to share his incredible journey to becoming a semifinalist for the national GRAMMY Music Educator Award. The Lake Highland Preparatory educator reflects on his lifelong passion for music, teaching, and inspiring the next generation of performers.

Top 4 @ 4: Humans vs. Robots & Wedding Bills
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From sidewalk battles against food delivery bots and Gen Z's big holiday spending habits to Sylvester Stallone refusing to retire so he can pay for his daughter's wedding, FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Russ Rollins from Real Radio's Monsters in the Morning break down today's most talked-about viral internet trends.

Inside Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar: Tacos, margaritas, and more
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The 407’s Lauren Margolis takes us inside Fat Rosie’s Taco and Tequila Bar for an exclusive look at how they craft their signature margaritas.

Hearing dog named for fallen Orlando firefighter graduates from Canine Companions
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Canine Companions hearing dog Jebby was named in memory of fallen Orlando firefighter Jeff Huggins, and now, the two-year-old pup is officially graduating and heading to his forever home. The 407’s Lauren Margolis joined Huggins’ family, friends, and fellow firefighters to watch Jebby proudly walk the stage.

Will Ospreay Previews AEW WrestleDream
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Fresh off his historic AEW World Championship victory in front of over 40,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, "The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay sits down to talk about taking over as the face of All Elite Wrestling, managing his high-flying style, and what fans can expect ahead of AEW WrestleDream at Orlando's Addition Financial Arena.

Interactive Just Call Moe Comedy Jam Hits Orlando
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Attorney Moe DeWitt and comedian Ross McCoy stopped by the studio to preview the annual Just Call Moe Comedy Jam happening Saturday, October 17th, at the Orlando Funny Bone. This year, the audience takes control using their phones to cast live, anonymous votes to shape the show. Proceeds benefit the Yellow Brick Road Foundation. You can grab tickets at MoeComedyJam.com.

Ready for Halloween: Nighttime tours at Wekiva Island
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On this episode of The 407, we visit Weviva Islands for some after-dark tours perfect for Halloween, and sit down with wrestler Will Ospreay, known as the "Aerial Assassin."

JoJo's Shake Bar brings over-the-top seasonal treats to limited-time menu
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Fall has officially arrived at JoJo’s Shake Bar! The 407’s Lauren Margolis takes us inside to sample their new limited-time menu, packed with over-the-top seasonal shakes, decadent desserts, and savory autumn eats. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can taste all season long.

Meet Valor: Osceola County’s Newest Four-Legged Deputy
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Deputy Luis Paredes-Labrador and his new K-9 partner, Valor, stopped by the studio to introduce the newest member of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and explain how the pup will assist in critical local investigations.

Prehistoric Treasures Take Over Orlando Science Center
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Orlando Science Center’s resident paleontologist Mac Bodden stopped by the show with real ancient fossils to celebrate National Fossil Day—giving us an incredible up-close look at prehistoric history right here in Central Florida.