In today's Quickcast:

South Florida is mourning the loss of former Florida governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. He died Tuesday night surrounded by his family in a retirement community in Gainesville. Graham was 87. "We are deeply saddened to report the passing of a visionary leader, dedicated public servant, and even more importantly, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather: Bob Graham.

The 63rd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law which he said will strengthen Florida's education standards by requiring teaching on the dangers and evils of Communism. For the signing, DeSantis was joined by state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. at a Hialeah Gardens museum which honors the efforts of the 2506 Assault Brigade during the invasion."Today is April 17. It is a sacred day. It is a day that reaches into the deepest part of our hearts," said Rafael Montalvo, the president of the Bay of Pigs Invasion Veterans Association. Governor DeSantis said the state is committed to fighting communism.

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