Central Florida is a region spanning the central section of the state. It includes popular tourist destinations like Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, and Winter Haven. The landscape consists of wetlands, lakes, and forests. Central Florida is home to world-famous theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando. The region also contains an important hi-tech research and development hub known as Medical City centered around Lakeland.

Orange County is located in Central Florida and home to the city of Orlando. Major attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando are located in Orange County. It has a population of over 1.3 million residents, making it the sixth most populous county in Florida

Polk County sits in central Florida between the Tampa Bay and Orlando metropolitan areas. Its largest cities are Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Bartow. Polk County is known for its natural environment, with many lakes, rivers, and parks. Agriculture and citrus production are also important industries.

Hillsborough County is on Florida's Gulf Coast and includes the city of Tampa. With over 1.4 million residents, it is the fourth most populous county in the state. The county is a center for finance, manufacturing, technology, and health care. Popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and the Florida Aquarium.