Pythons for Pizza: Dusty Crum’s Invasive Species Fix
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Florida snake hunter Dusty Crum is tackling the Everglades' invasive python problem at his restaurant, offering a free pizza to anyone who brings in a captured snake.

Wingin' It: The Ultimate Flavor Blind Taste Test with Papa Bees
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We celebrated National Chicken Wing Day with a massive spread from Papa Bees in Longwood. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith put her taste buds to the test in a blind flavor competition against Noah Bergren and Jonah Karp.

A Gift for Teaching gives record 30,000 backpacks to Orange County schools
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Back-to-school season is officially here! To help ease the transition for local families, A Gift For Teaching distributed a record-breaking 30,000 backpacks to Orange County schools. The 407's Lauren Margolis was at Washington Shores Elementary as students received nearly 600 of those bags full of supplies to kick off the new school year.

Exploring Surfari Water Park for National Water Park Day
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To celebrate National Water Park Day, theme park expert Tharin White of EYNTK.info dialed in to 'The 407' live from Surfari Water Park at The Grove Resort. He gave us an inside look the park and highlighted fan-favorite attractions, including the FlowRider double surf simulator. 

Baby Shark & Shark Appreciation Week Takes Over SeaWorld Orlando
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SeaWorld is making a splash this summer with Shark Appreciation Week running through August 1, alongside a limited-time Baby Shark experience. Families can dive into incredible entertainment and educational opportunities with the global pop phenomenon through September 7.

Inside shark fishing in New Smyrna Beach, the shark bite capital of the world
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The 407's Lauren Margolis heads to New Smyrna Beach, the shark bite capital of the world, to meet with shark fishing guides. With years of experience, these professionals have several stories to share. Shark Bait Boys and NSB Shark Hunters volunteer with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to catch, tag, and release sharks for research purposes. 

Swimming with sharks at Discovery Cove Orlando: What to know
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Ever wanted to come face-to-face with the ocean’s top predators? At Discovery Cove, you can step right into the water for the ultimate up-close encounter. Guided by expert aquarists, guests get to snorkel alongside blacktip reef, nurse, and bonnethead sharks while learning what makes these creatures so vital to our oceans. The 407’s Lauren Margolis took the plunge to give us a look inside the experience. Guests looking to add it to their day can opt for the Shark Snorkel starting at $79, or the full Shark Interaction experience for $135.20.

Winter Park bakery celebrates National Crème Brûlée Day
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The Glass Knife in Winter Park marked National Crème Brûlée Day by showcasing one of its signature desserts: a crème brûlée-inspired brioche doughnut topped with caramelized sugar.

5th Annual Vaudeville Spectacular returns to Dr. Phillips Center
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The fifth annual Vaudeville Spectacular will return to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center on Saturday, bringing a mix of live music, comedy, dance, magic and variety acts inspired by the classic vaudeville tradition.

Amazing Kitchen features Haitian-American soul food
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An Orlando restaurant specializing in Haitian cuisine is drawing attention for its affordable meals while its chef competes in a national culinary competition.

New Winter Park ice cream shop features 18 Belgian chocolate dips
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La Diperie started in Montreal, Canada and has now made its way to the U.S., with a new location in Winter Park. Customers can dip anything from cheesecake to ice cream cones in 18 different Belgian chocolate dip flavors. The 407's Lauren Margolis takes us inside to create her own custom-dipped ice cream sandwich. 

The 407 Scoop: Longwood bakery introduces chimney cake ice cream cones
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The 407's Lauren Margolis visits Pixies Magical Corner Patisserie in Longwood to try their fresh European chimney cakes! A famous Hungarian street-food treat, these golden, pull-apart pastries are baked, rolled in sweet toppings like cinnamon sugar, and served hot—either plain or loaded with ice cream!

AGT Finalist Drew Thomas Leaves us Stunned with Illusions
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Magician Drew Thomas wowed us on set today with two incredible illusions and showed viewers how to perform a trick of their own. Watch for the trick breakdown. You can find details on his latest live show here: https://www.drewthomasmagicwowshow.com/the-magic-show-orlando-drew-thomas. 

The 407 Scoop: Making Orlando's viral ice cream tacos
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The 407's Lauren Margolis is taking us inside Sweet Rolled Tacos to experience the ultimate viral dessert trend, and try her first ice cream taco! Fresh cream is poured onto an ultra-cold plate, and then rolled into ice cream. It's served in a waffle taco shell baked fresh in-house and piled with toppings. Featuring an impressive menu packed with colorful creations, this family-owned spot offers a photo-worthy sweet treat tailored to every craving.

Meet Beads 4 Beats & Help Central FL Kids at Upcoming 5K
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Learn about the inspiring story behind Lucy Howard's Central Florida nonprofit and find out how you can make a difference for local children and families by participating in their upcoming 5K.

Legoland Florida Hosts Lego Fest: What to Expect
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Legoland Florida stopped by the studio to preview all the brick-tastic excitement coming to the park for Lego Fest. The FOX 35 team put their own building skills to the test in a fierce studio competition. Find out how Johnny Jackson stacked up the competition to be crowned the ultimate winner and get the details on how you can experience the festival yourself.

Orlando’s Wafu Serves Up Japanese Soft Serve in Fish Cones
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Move over traditional waffle cones—there is a new way to eat ice cream in Orlando! FOX 35’s Stephanie Buffamonte stopped by Wafu to check out taiyaki, the famous Japanese fish-shaped pastry being used as a delicious vessel for colorful soft serve. From trendy ube and matcha flavors to unique savory fillings, we take a look at the mouthwatering menu options before putting these Instagram-worthy treats to the ultimate taste test.

Kindergarten Readiness Week helps Sanford students start school with confidence
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For many children, the first day of kindergarten can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. At Seminole Science Charter School, incoming students are getting a chance to take that first step before the school year officially begins.

Inside the Viral Mukbang Trend with @mukbangwithKay
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We teamed up with top central Florida creator @mukbangwithKay to dive into the internet's favorite food phenomenon. Plus, we put our appetites to the test with a massive taste-test featuring local favorites Sus Hi Eatstation and JAM Hot Chicken. 

Blue Man Group has new permanent home at ICON Park
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Blue Man Group has returned to Central Florida with a new permanent home at ICON Park, marking its return to Orlando after reopening in April.