Respect The Anthem When I was growing up we were taught that when the national anthem was being played, it was proper to wait until the song was finished before applauding. What has happened since then? I have yet to hear the sports crowds let the song finish before they start hooting and hollering. ...more

February 1, 2009

Harvey Waite, husband of U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, died Tuesday in Brooksville after a fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 68. ...more

August 20, 2008

Husband of Ginny Brown-Waite was former New York State Trooper, active church volunteer. ...more

August 19, 2008

The sheriff is not only Highlands County's chief law enforcement officer but, by county ordinance, the chief detention officer as well. One-quarter of the sheriff's budget is devoted to housing prisoners. ...more

July 15, 2008

U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite decided to stay in Florida this week so she could accompany her husband, who is battling pancreatic cancer, to doctor visits. ...more

July 11, 2008

HARVEY WAITE IS BATTLING CANCER ...more

July 10, 2008

For Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, this year is about two races. One is her bid to be re-elected as the representative from Florida's 5th Congressional District for a fourth, two-year term. ...more

May 24, 2008