Attorney General Pam Bondi, lawmakers haggle over millions in foreclosure cash – Florida claims first place in the number of foreclosed homes and the number of people on the verge of losing their homes. But according to a Thursday report, the state is last in using billions of dollars in housing aid from a national mortgage settlement because it hasn’t yet outlined a plan. Tampa Bay Times

Lawyers in Zimmerman murder case will fight over medical and social media records Friday – Lawyers in the George Zimmerman murder trial will argue today over allowing subpoenas of Trayvon Martin’s school and social media records. Lawyers representing Martin’s parents are demanding Zimmerman’s medical records be provided after learning he was taking “at least three drugs” the night he shot Martin. The Miami Herald

In 3 Crucial States, Both Campaigns Press for Latino Voters – The Hispanic voters bloc has been a battleground constituency for both the Republican and Democratic camps this election season. Campaigns are deploying Spanish-speaking volunteers to nail salons and other events. President Obama and his supporters have outspent the opposition 2-to-1 on ads on Spanish-language TV in Florida and other contested states. The New York Times

Paul Ryan speaks to crowd of 1,500 during hot Ocala afternoon | WUFT News – Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan answered questions town-hall style in Ocala Thursday. About 1,500 came to the campaign event, including supporters and opponents. The Republican congressman from Wisconsin fielded taunts of “liar” while criticizing President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform and other policies. WUFT

Florida’s unemployment rate drops slightly in September – Tampa Bay Times – The state’s unemployment rate fell slightly from 8.8 percent in August to 8.7 percent in September. The state added 800 net jobs last month, but the rate remains above the national unemployment rate of 7.8 percent. The drop marks the first in Florida in three months. Tampa Bay Times