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• To all veterans, thank you for your service. We'll see you Thursday.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself for a presidential run. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is running away from the idea of his own campaign for the White House.

Why it matters: The political posturing of the two Florida Republicans — or the efforts to draft either for 2028 — underscores the sudden volatility of the way-too-early GOP preprimary campaign to succeed President Trump.

• Before Tuesday's midterm Republican wipeout, the party's 2028 primary looked like a relatively easy coronation for Vice President Vance (if he runs, as expected). Now there's a nascent movement to kneecap Vance and promote other possible opponents.

Zoom in: As Trump's home base, Florida was bound to take center stage in the conversation. But two things distinguish Florida from other states:

1. DeSantis and Rubio have national profiles rooted in their own prior presidential campaigns, in 2024 and 20216, respectively.
2. Florida was the lone red-wall state that the national blue wave couldn't top, which DeSantis has been happy to emphasize repeatedly since Tuesday.

Zoom out: The differences between DeSantis and Rubio are vast when it comes to their political futures and styles. DeSantis is hungry. Rubio isn't.

• DeSantis terms-out of the governor's office in January and is looking for work. He hasn't made an official decision on whether to run for president — but he has stoked speculation with a media blitz that began with an Election Day appearance on Stephen A. Smith's podcast.
• Rubio repeatedly has said he plans to stay put in the Trump administration and serve out the rest of his term, until January 2029. He also said in May that he wouldn't run against Vance, and hasn't changed his position publicly.

The intrigue: During the somber election watch party at the White House on Tuesday night, Rubio's phone "blew up" with supporters urging him to reconsider running for president, according to a source familiar with the scene.

• "There was this sense of 'We lost the Latino vote, you can get it back, etc.,'" said the source. "To some people, Rubio seemed to entertain the idea for the first time. Or he didn't shut it down fast enough."

That same night, Vance got feedback from one supporter who said he shouldn't run. And some GOP donors said they would back DeSantis, according to The Wall Street Journal.

What's next: There's no debate about whether DeSantis is considering a bid. He is.

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There's a handful of events occurring Wednesday to honor our country's veterans.

The City of Miami Beach's 18th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 11 will feature veteran and military groups, marching bands and more. (WLRN)

• The parade is set to begin at 11:11am and run along Ocean Drive.

The City of Coral Gables is hosting its inaugural Coral Gables Salute to Veterans at Giralda Plaza from 9-11am. The event will feature a recognition ceremony, live music and family-friendly events.

The City of Doral is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park beginning at 9am.

• The city encourages the community to come together to enjoy tributes and live music.

Homestead Salutes: Veterans Day Celebration at Losner Park (11am-5pm) will feature the 65th Annual Veterans Day Parade, a picnic and a concert by the South Florida Youth Symphony at the Seminole Theatre.

The University of Miami is hosting its Veterans Appreciation Day event at The Rock Plaza at 10am to honor student veterans and military-connected students, plus veteran alumni, faculty and staff.

On Friday, the Museum of Miami is hosting free museum day for veterans, where service members are encouraged to share a story about their service in the Miami Stories Recording Booth to be part of the museum's collection.

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Malachi Toney, the Miami Hurricanes' superstar wide receiver, could return in as little as four weeks after his ankle surgery, Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. (Sun Sentinel)

• The Hurricanes lost their first game of the season Saturday against Notre Dame.

🍕 Sicilian Oven will open three new restaurants in Doral, Kendall and Boynton Beach beginning in 2027.

🏀 The NBA is finalizing Miami as host of the 2028 All-Star Weekend. (ESPN)

• We last hosted All-Star Weekend in 1990.

⚽️ Lionel Messi won the 2026 MLS Golden Boot for the second straight year. The award goes to the top goal-scorer of the season. (MLS)

Florida is among states with the highest share of residents who have served in the Armed Forces.

State of play: About 7% of Floridians 18 and older are veterans, according to the 2025 American Community Survey.

• The U.S. states with the greatest shares of veterans are Alaska (9.7%), Virginia (9.0%) and Montana (8.6%), per the latest census data.
• New York (3.3%), New Jersey (3.4%) and Washington, D.C. (3.5%) had the lowest share.

The big picture: Veterans make up 5.9% of the U.S. population overall.

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With just a little more than a week left before the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games announced yet another surprise: A one-day music festival in Miami.

Why it matters: It's the latest activation ahead of the Nov. 19 release to take over Miami.

State of music: On Nov. 21, a stacked lineup will takeover Mana Wynwood to "celebrate the launch" of the game, Rockstar Games announced Monday, in partnership with Playstation and the team behind III Points.

• The festival will feature two stages and artists from the game and the official soundtrack, including a DJ set by Justice and performances by Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Cardi B and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.

How it works: Fans must enter into a lottery by Tuesday at 4pm.

• Winning lottery entries will be announced later, at 7pm.
• Ticket sales for lottery winners is Wednesday at 12pm. (Two-ticket maximum per lottery winner.)

The big picture: The lead-up to next week's release has turned Miami into the real life Vice City.

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Martin is excited to put his hands in the holes of his sweater this weekend. Cold front, baby!

🤞 Sommer would love to see Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso again! Fingers crossed she makes the lottery.

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Edited by Jeff Weiner