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Alligator nesting season alert & Broward County wildfire update: What Florida families need to know
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on these developments, including the latest weather forecast and rain chances, is available through CBS4 Miami, for those looking to stay informed about the situation in South Florida. Recent lightning strikes have sparked fires that have burned over 800 acres of land.
Florida families are being cautioned about alligator nesting season, which is currently underway. This means residents should be on the lookout for alligators laying eggs near their homes. In Broward County, a separate concern is emerging in the form of wildfires.
Recent lightning strikes have sparked fires that have burned over 800 acres of land. Further information on these developments, including the latest weather forecast and rain chances, is available through CBS4 Miami , for those looking to stay informed about the situation in South Florida.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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