Safety
Harmonious Living at the Heart
Insulated from the coast, South Central Florida offers a safer place to live with smaller, close-knit communities. Enjoy the great outdoors with year-round warm temperatures, abundant sunshine, and some of the lowest rainfall totals in Florida. In Glades, DeSoto, Highlands and Hendry Counties, criminal offenses decreased by an average of 14% from 2019-2020 and law enforcement across the Florida Heartland continues to promote community safety through neighborhood watch groups and crime prevention programs. And with a waterway called Peace River, how could South Central Florida not offer the utmost in relaxation?
- Communities
- Weather
A Security Blanket for Life
Small town communities with Southern Hospitality vibes stretch throughout South Central Florida, with responsive law enforcement and neighborhood watch groups that make safety a top priority. Whether you’re looking for a safe place to raise children or need a community where your neighbors have your back, the Florid Heartland is your blanket for security.
Prepared for Anything
With its inland settlement, South Central Florida is relatively safeguarded from many of the natural disasters endured by coastal cities, but the region also offers residents a range of resources to help before and after the storm. Many counties such as Hardee County, DeSoto County and Highlands County offer wireless emergency alert systems, broadcasting imminent threat alerts direct to your smartphone.