In this episode of Double R Flo-Town, we break down the 2026 Florence real estate market, the rental market shift, and why Riverland Property Management just crossed 100+ doors in under five months.

We talk:

• Inventory up 64% year-over-year
• Months of supply approaching buyer’s market territory
• Why $1,300–$1,400 rentals are moving fast
• High-end downtown townhomes near McLeod
• Lennar & DR Horton bringing major new construction
• And how property management gives us real-time market data

If you're thinking about buying, selling, investing, or moving to Florence, this episode gives you the real pulse of the Pee Dee market.

We also discuss:

• Downtown Florence growth
• Short-term vs long-term rental demand
• Technology in property management (AI + automated work orders)
• The upcoming Double R Downtown concert featuring Susto

Florence is the largest city on I-95 in South Carolina — and it's still affordable. The median home price sits around $226,000, but prices are still up 13% year over year.

📍 Whether you're an investor, homeowner, or just curious about where Florence is headed, this episode is packed with insights.

Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye joins the Double R Flo-town podcast for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about modern law enforcement, crime trends, juvenile violence, and what public safety really looks like in Florence County, South Carolina.

With over 40 years in law enforcement, Sheriff Joy shares firsthand insight into:

-Recruiting and retaining deputies in today’s climate
-Why perception of law enforcement is at an all-time low
-Juvenile crime, accountability, and the role of parents
-Florence County’s crime statistics — and what they actually mean
-High-profile cases, investigations, and real-world policing challenges
-Why Florence remains a great place to live, raise a family, and grow

This episode goes beyond headlines and social media narratives to explain how law enforcement, county leadership, and community trust intersect — and why context matters when talking about crime.

If you live in Florence, are considering moving here, or just want an honest look at policing today, this is a must-watch conversation.

00:00 Introduction & welcoming Sheriff TJ Joye
01:15 The realities of being sheriff in today’s climate
02:35 Staffing challenges & deputy recruitment
04:45 Public perception of law enforcement
05:13 Rebuilding trust between police and the community
06:37 Crime trends & closing problem areas
08:01 “10 for 10” — solving every murder in 2025
08:49 Juvenile crime, accountability & curfews
10:10 40+ years in law enforcement — what’s changed
12:38 Courts, sentencing & juvenile justice reform
14:10 Is Florence actually dangerous?
15:56 Florence as a place to live & raise a family
18:40 Career reflections & leadership lessons
19:04 A terrifying true story from the road
22:45 Leadership, command staff & setting the tone
23:30 Message to citizens: what helps law enforcement most
24:26 Final thoughts & closing

In this episode of the Double R Podcast, we sit down with Matt and Madison Floyd, father and son native to Florence, who share their experience in Poland and Ukraine providing humanitarian aid, evacuating civilians, rebuilding homes, and witnessing the realities of war firsthand.

Madison, now studying politics in Poland, and his father Matt share how a single living-room conversation led them to the frontlines — working with international aid organizations, supporting refugees, and forming lifelong relationships with Ukrainian families impacted by the war.

This is not a political debate — it’s a human story, grounded in firsthand experience, sacrifice, and conviction.

00:00 – Intro: The Floyd Family & Why This Conversation Matters
02:20 – From Florence to Healthcare Entrepreneurship
04:30 – Madison’s Path from Florence to Europe
06:20 – “Why Don’t You Do Something?” The Moment That Changed Everything
09:00 – Poland, World War II, and Understanding History on the Ground
13:00 – Studying Politics in Poland vs. College in the U.S.
17:40 – Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine: What They’re Actually Doing
23:00 – The Human Cost of War: Women, Children, and the Border
30:00 – Freedom, Ukraine, and What Americans Miss About the War
37:40 – Can Ukraine Survive? Poland, Fear, and What Comes Next
42:27 – Closing Thoughts & Why Florence Still Matters