After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

South Florida Democrats have requested the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights hold a hearing on Floridas 2011 election laws now that former Florida Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer claims the law was designed to suppress Democrats voting. The letter: Mr. Martin R. Castro Chairman U.S. Commission on Civil Rights1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NWSuite 1150

The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that the City of Pembroke Pines has become the first in the Sunshine State to pass a resolution warning residents that radiation from cell phones might cause cancer: "Holding your cellphone up to your ear could be hazardous to your health. Now, one South Florida city wants to make sure you know it. "Inspired by a resident's cancer survival story, Pembroke Pines passed what's thought to be the first resolution in the state to warn residents about the possibility of cellphone radiation causing cancer.

Former State Rep. Chris Dorworth, who was in line to become House speaker, has joined the government affairs firm Ballard Partners. Dorworth, who was narrowly upset by Rep. Mike Clelland, D-Lake Mary, in the general election, will run the Tallahassee-based firms Orlando office.

Former state legislator Carey L. Baker, already elected to the post, has been appointed Lake County property appraiser by Gov. Rick Scott. Baker will complete the term of Ed Havill, who died shortly after being defeated in the August election. Baker was set to take office Jan. 8, 2013.Havill had served as property appraiser for 36 years. Baker, 49, of Eustis, is currently serving as a first sergeant in the Army National Guard.