Jan. 6, 1902

Things got a little noisier on the streets of Orlando.

With so many buying cars, the city decided to pass new legislation that ordered all cars to install horns or alarms.

Drivers were even told to sound the horns whenever they turned a corner.

A speed limit was also put in place. Drivers were limited to just 5 miles per hour.

Jan. 7, 1903

One of the nation's premier African-American authors was born in the town of Eatonville.

Zora Neale Hurston wrote about African-Americans and their folklore.

Her most famous novel is "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

Following her death, a commemorative stamp was issued to recognize her contribution to American literature.

Jan. 8, 1987

Construction began on the O-Rena in downtown Orlando.

It took two years to build the facility, which officially opened in 1989.

For many years, it was the Orlando Magic's home.

After several name changes, it eventually became known as the Amway Arena.

However, it closed for good in 2010 when the new Amway Center opened a few blocks away.

Jan. 9, 1986

A special sales tax in Seminole County came to an end.

The one cent tax was designed to help with overcrowding in the Seminole County Jail.

It lasted for one year and raised nearly $13 million.

Construction on the jail added space for nearly 500 more prisoners.

Jan. 10, 1987

A Central Florida entertainer returned to his roots.

Harry Burney III packed up his bags and left New York City to return to Daytona Beach.

Burney, a Broadway entertainer, said he wanted to give back to the Central Florida community.

A graduate of Bethune-Cookman University, Burney performed in award winning musicals like "Big River."

Jan. 11, 1962

It was a grand opening for "The Beef People" at a Winn-Dixie supermarket in St. Cloud.

The store on 13th Street eventually became the oldest standing Winn-Dixie in Central Florida.

It served shoppers for more than 35 years before closing in February 1997.

Jan. 12, 1988

All across Central Florida people caught Lotto fever.

Many lined up to purchase tickets for the first day of the Florida Lottery.

Kick-off celebrations promoted the game.

Convenience stores and gas stations were packed as Central Floridians lined up to get their first shot at big bucks.