YEAR IN PHOTOS: January 2020

Longtime Windermere resident Bob Matheison was handpicked by Walt Disney to take several attractions to the New York World’s Fair, and he later helped bring the Disney magic to Florida. Mr. Matheison died Jan. 5, 2020. He was 85. Published Jan. 16, 2020.

Callen Tornatore reached new heights on the rock-climbing wall at the 16th annual Windermere Treebute event Saturday, Jan. 16, 2020. Published Jan. 23, 2020.

A DNA test connected Ocoee resident April Ciarlone with her father — now she’s also building a relationship with a younger brother and sister. Published Jan. 16, 2020.

Shelly and Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden, and former Windermere Mayor Gary and Kay Bruhn enjoyed the seventh annual Windermere Wine & Dine Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Published Jan. 30, 2020.

West Orange County students competed in culinary and hospitality challenges at the Orange County Public Schools Hospitality & Culinary Competition Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Published Jan. 30, 2020.

West Orange High School alumna Emma Lewandowski added some color to the walls of her alma mater’s baseball field to give it a new look. Published Jan. 16, 2020.

Leah Lewis starred in the mystery/drama “Nancy Drew,” but the 23-year-old actress first found her love for performing while growing up in Gotha. Published Jan. 2, 2020.

International model and former Winter Garden resident Peyton Blaine has appeared in magazine ads and on the most exclusive runways worldwide. Published Jan. 2, 2020.

John Peek assumed the role of the chief of the Oakland Police Department following Steve Thomas’ retirement Jan. 3, 2020. Published Jan. 16, 2020.

A career in theater and singing led Dr. Phillips High grad Michael James Scott back to his hometown and on stage at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts as Genie in ‘Aladdin.’ Published Jan. 23, 2020.

Keene’s Crossing media specialist Jennifer Drone was a finalist for Orange County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year contest. Published Jan. 2, 2020.