April 27, 1992
Orlando began calling itself America's First City of Light.
The term was coined from President Bush's Point of Light program.
It highlighted individuals across the country that were making a difference, and the city took it and ran.
Point of Light leaders did say Orlando was well on its way to becoming the first city to have the title. However, an official announcement was never made.
April 28, 1885
Florida's first private college was organized.
Although conceived in Sanford, members of the Winter Park Congregational Church wanted Rollins College in Winter Park.
The school was named for A.W. Rollins, who gave a $50,000 donation.
The church's pastor, Rev. E.P. Hooker, was the school's first president.
Rollins College officially opened in March 1886.
April 29, 1989
Due to financial and safety problems, the city decided to close and sell the Orange Court Motor Lodge.
Some preservationists fought to protect the hotel as a historic landmark because it had been downtown on Orange Avenue since the 1920s.
However, the 208 room lodge didn't only have money trouble. It was filled with asbestos as well.
In June 1990, it was demolished.
April 30, 1989
Central Florida got a sneak preview of Disney's latest creation.
MGM Studios showed its theme park grand opening over the TV airways.
The multi-million dollar production was meant to promote the new area attraction.
MGM officially opened to the public the next day and today is known as Disney's Hollywood Studios.
May 1, 1965
Orange County extended the time you could drink at bars.
All cities in the county agreed to keep the alcohol flowing until 2 a.m. and not one minute later.
This ordinance is still in effect today in unincorporated Orange County.
However, each city now has the authority to set up their own rules.
May 2, 1987
The City of Orlando decided to take away the swans and fountain for six whole months.
That's because Lake Eola needed a little facelift.
The park shut down in July 1987 for a $1.5 million renovation.
When the project was completed, the park had wider sidewalks, new lighting, more extensive landscaping and new restrooms.
May 3, 1994
Cruising on Volusia County beaches was cut back in order to protect some little sea creatures.
The county restricted driving on the beaches at night to help protect nesting sea turtles. After 7:30 p.m., no vehicles were allowed on the shore.
Officials also posted signs marking the turtle nesting areas.
The driving ban lasted until the end of nesting season in October.