Baby Kangaroo, Boa Stop By The 407 Ahead of Nostalgia Con
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"That Animal Guy" Jim Deberry from Cool Zoo dropped by The 407 with a baby kangaroo and a boa constrictor. Get a sneak peek at these amazing creatures before meeting them in person at Nostalgia Con August 7-9, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

The 17-year wait is over! Whataburger makes its return to the 407
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Central Florida’s 17-year craving has finally been satisfied! Die-hard fans lined up for 22 to 30 hours ahead of the grand opening to welcome Whataburger back to Orlando. The 407's Lauren Margolis went straight to the front of the line to capture the fan frenzy—and sample the viral menu items herself!

New Model Magic Movie Studios at Crayola Experience
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The Crayola Experience stopped by to show off "Model Magic Movie Studios"—a brand-new exhibit where kids scan their creations into an animated episode. We even got in on the fun to create our own models.

Is It Too Early for Pumpkin Spice Latte?
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Starbucks launched its fall menu, but our newsroom is split on whether August is too soon for the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Watch the hilarious debate!

Inside look at Central Florida oyster farming with SharkBite Oysters
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SharkBite Oysters owner Sam Walsh gives The 407's Lauren Margolis a tour of his oyster farm in New Smyrna Beach. See just how tiny a baby oyster starts out and learn the secret to how they get their perfect shape before hitting the shucking table.

Inside the Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure
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The 407's Lauren Margolis dives right into the action at the Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure! From mesmerizing sharks and seahorses to playful otters and monkeys, there are so many animals to discover. Standard tickets run between $25.95 and $29.95, with special discounts available for Florida residents.

Creative City Project Debuts “An Evening With the Orlando Vocal Collective”
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Creative City Project Director Cole NeSmith and Orlando Vocal Collective Founder Chris Keough stopped by The 407 to preview their upcoming collaboration live at 1010 West. The duo shares how their partnership grew, the process behind selecting their setlist and what to expect from the performance. Shows run August 6–8 at 7:00 PM at 1010 W. Church Street. Tickets are available now for $38 at https://www.creativecityproject.com/.

DIY Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches with Charlie’s Bakery
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Tricia Hage from Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery stopped by the studio to help us celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. She showed off the bakery’s classic staple cookies and demonstrated how to jump on the latest social media trend: making your own DIY chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches at home.

First look inside Seminole Science STEM Charter School's new expansion
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The 407's Lauren Margolis gets an exclusive first look inside the brand-new expansion at Seminole Science STEM Charter School! The state-of-the-art facility opens up 600 new student spots and expands their curriculum to welcome up to 10th graders this school year.

Inside WonderWorks Orlando: 100+ interactive science and  fun exhibits
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WonderWorks Orlando packs non-stop fun for the whole family with over 100 indoor interactive exhibits! The 407's Lauren Margolis stepped inside the upside-down house to brave the hurricane simulator, gear up for the glow-in-the-dark ropes course and splash around in the giant bubble lab. Florida residents can join the fun for $25 per person through Aug. 10 with the Back 2 School Bash deal!

Local Chef Samuel Duncan Shares New Cookbook
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Award-winning Sanford Chef Samuel Duncan stopped by The 407 to discuss his culinary journey, signature recipes and showcase delicious dishes from his new release, Adult Classic Cookbook.

Inside look at Central Florida's young fashion designers
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Central Florida’s creative talent is taking over the runway! The 407's Lauren Margolis gives us an inside look at local young fashion designers who traveled to Tampa to showcase their original designs. These students competed in The Stitch, Jr., a fashion design competition produced by the Tampa Bay Fashion Experience and The Fashion Movement. 11-year-old Brooke won a trip to New York City to attend Christian Siriano’s Fashion Bootcamp. She amazed the judges with her multi-print jacket, sage green blouse, light-pink Bermuda pant, oyster shell necklace and crocheted handbag. 

Save big on Wild Florida's drive-thru safari before school starts
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The 407's Lauren Margolis is taking an adventure through Wild Florida! Now through Aug 7, families can score huge savings with their Back-to-School Deal: pay just $59.99 per carload for the Drive-Thru Safari instead of the standard per-person ticket. Plus, every safari admission includes free entry to the Gator Park!

Lisa Lisa Previews Freestyle Explosion Tour on The 407
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The Queen of Latin Freestyle, Lisa Lisa, joined The 407 to chat about her legendary music career spanning more than four decades. In a sit-down interview with FOX 35’s Marlisa Goldsmith, the music icon shares a look at what is next for her journey and gives fans an exciting preview of what they can expect from her high-energy performance on the Freestyle Explosion tour.

Celebrating National Mutt Day with Adoptable Pups
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The 407 celebrated National Mutt Day with a special in-studio red carpet appearance from Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Kenny Tallier stopped by the show alongside three adorable, adoptable dogs—Daisy, Duke, and Silver—to showcase their star potential and highlight the joys of bringing a rescue pup into your home.

Jodi Benson Stars in ‘Into the Woods’ Orlando Run
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Disney legend Jodi Benson is taking the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this weekend for a limited run of Into the Woods. FOX 35’s Stephanie Buffamonte sat down with the iconic voice behind Ariel to discuss her new role, her legendary career and what it's like bringing this beloved musical to Orlando audiences from July 31 to August 2.

Sampling Gourmet Treats from The Cheesecake Man
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Joe Evans from The Cheesecake Man rolled onto the show today to celebrate National Cheesecake Day, serving up delicious slices of his famous homemade gourmet cheesecakes and sharing the story behind his thriving business on wheels.

Behind the scenes at SeaWorld: Watch shark feeding time up close!
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What’s it really like to feed sharks at SeaWorld? The 407's Lauren Margolis gets exclusive backstage access to the shark deck for an incredible top-down view of feeding time in action!

200 Flavors of Cheesecake?! An Inside Look at Cheesecake Chinos
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Cheesecake Chinos in DeBary is serving up a whopping 200 flavors that rotate with the seasons! Owner and chef Brian Obeso channels his passion into every batch, constantly experimenting with new flavor combinations. The 407's Lauren Margolis dropped in to help decorate a few cakes—and got a delicious first-hand taste just in time for National Cheesecake Day!

Shark Fact vs. Fiction with Expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engle
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Florida Tech professor and shark expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engle joined the show to bust common predator myths and put our ocean knowledge to the test in an entertaining game of fact or fiction.