Safety First in Southern Grove
To meet the demands of a growing population, the Port St. Lucie Police Department has added a new district to its patrol structure in the western portion of the City which includes the Southern Grove: District 6. Port St. Lucie has consistently been recognized as Florida’ s safest large city, holding that title for over a decade according to state crime reports, often ranking highly nationally as well, with low violent crime rates and a strong familyfriendly atmosphere. It is frequently cited as having the lowest crime rate among large Florida cities by the FDLE, with recent data from 2024 and 2025 confirming its safety status.
Fire Station 20
The St. Lucie County Fire District recently constructed and opened Fire Station 20 along SW Village Parkway, across from Stars and Stripes Park. This facility will serve the growing area, officially running calls as of late September 2025. This modern station reflects community growth and features advanced health / safety amenities like an in-house gear cleaning facility for firefighters.
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