February 10, 1968
The Orlando Police Department mourned one of its own.
Mitchell Nutter, a patrolman, was killed in the line of duty. He was shot at a service station while responding to a call for help.
The Orlando community remembered Nutter and later dedicated Nutter Park in his honor.
February 11, 1920
General Daniel "Chappie" James was born in Pensacola.
General James was a combat pilot during World War II. He was one of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen. James also served in the Korean War.
By 1975, he had worked his way up through ranks of the U.S. Air Force. He would eventually become the first African-American 4-star general.
James passed away in the 1970s.
February 12, 1987
African-Americans across Central Florida celebrated the 78th anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
For 78 years, the NAACP had worked for the civil rights of African-Americans across the nation.
Members reflected on the organization's history and its struggle throughout the 20th century.
February 13, 1998
After 31 years of shopping at this neighborhood Publix, College Park shoppers took one final swing through the old aisles.
The '50s-style building was soon demolished.
A brand new, more modern store was built on the same site and opened for business six months later.
February 14, 1960
The Orlando Art Association broke ground at Loch Haven Park to build a new museum on the 45-acre property.
The group of local artists and art enthusiasts was first formed in 1924.
In the early days, most of the group's meetings were held in private homes.
The first museum was sold in 1959 to help raise money for today's Orlando Museum of Art.
February 15, 1894
The Ladies Social Club of Orlando was founded.
In the early days, the group used to meet in a room over the Dickson and Ives grocery store on Orange Avenue.
Eventually, the group changed its name to the Rosalind Club.
In 1919, West Street in Downtown Orlando was changed to Rosalind Avenue in honor of the group.
February 16, 1997
NASCAR star Jeff Gordon became the youngest winner of the Daytona 500.
Gordon was only 25 when he took home the victory at the speedway.
Richard Petty previously held the record, winning his first at age 26.
And 1997 would not be the last victory for Gordon at Daytona. He went on to win again in 1999 and 2005.