Poll: Hispanics in Florida favor President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney, 61-31 – Hispanics in Florida are overwhelmingly supportive of President Obama and his immigration policies, according to a poll conducted by Latino Decisions for America’s Voice. The Miami Herald

Cuba to End Exit Visa Requirement in January – As of Jan. 13, Cubans will no longer have to obtain exit visas to travel abroad. The New York Times

Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan stopping in Ocala Thursday – About 5,000 people are expected to attend a speech by GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan in Ocala on Thursday. The Gainesville Sun

Florida confirms two more meningitis cases including one more in Marion County – Ten of 12 known fungal meningitis cases, which are linked to a contaminated pain medication, are in Marion County. The Gainesville Sun

Poll: Romney Opens Large Lead In Rural Swing Counties – A nonpartisan poll found that GOP candidate Mitt Romney is leading at 59 percent among rural voters in nine battleground states. NPR