Romona Washington

2 weeks ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Romona Washington

Many people know the name of Roy Gilbert as the compassionate and always available pharmacist who owned the popular Gilbert Drugs in Sebring. His son, Robert, remembers him as the man who seemingly overcame every attempt the Germans took to end his life during World War II, including a stay in a prisoner of war camp. Roy Gilbert leaned on his faith and his strength to not only return home from the war to his family, but also to survive four months as a prisoner of war.

4 weeks ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Romona Washington

Becoming a first-time mom is a life-changing experience at any age, and for some, it can simply be overwhelming. Welcoming triplets at 38 and 40 is a journey all on its own – one filled with extraordinary wonder, challenges and joy, not to mention the uncertainties and fear. Ryan and Natalie Danzey, of Sebring, were married in December 2019. For five years, they hoped to add their own baby to the family already in place with Ryan’s three teenage children.

1 month ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Romona Washington

Tallahassee is situated in Florida’s big bend of the panhandle, more than 300 miles away, or a good five-hour drive if you want to look at it that way. Yet to some Highlands County residents, it felt on Thursday that it was sitting in our own backyard; for others, it felt like the college town was half way across the world. The mass shooting on Florida State University’s campus was too close for many in Highlands County.

2 months ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Romona Washington

Many people know the name of Roy Gilbert as the compassionate and always available pharmacist who owned the popular Gilbert Drugs in Sebring. His son, Robert, remembers him as the man who seemingly overcame every attempt the Germans took to end his life during World War II, including a stay in a prisoner of war camp. Roy Gilbert leaned on his faith and his strength to not only return home from the war to his family, but also to survive four months as a prisoner of war.

2 months ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Romona Washington

Last May, I received a text from a friend asking me if I wanted to go watch the shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral. I jumped on the chance. I’ve lived in Florida almost 50 years and I had never seen one. It was a night launch but the late hour didn’t bother me. I figured it would make for a more spectacular show. Instead, we made the trip over and were just getting ready to park in the viewing lot when they announced the launch had been scrubbed. We would try again on June 1.