Winter Springs Approves $65.8M Water Treatment Plant
After years of wastewater struggles and state violations, a Florida city has unanimously greenlit a major infrastructure upgrade. The new facility promises cleaner water for thousands by 2028.
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After years of wastewater struggles and state violations, a Florida city has unanimously greenlit a major infrastructure upgrade. The new facility promises cleaner water for thousands by 2028.

A retrofitted bus is traveling to rural Florida communities, offering free pregnancy care to women who would otherwise drive hours to see a doctor. In its first year, the clinic served nearly 200 women across maternity care deserts.

Two South Florida communities are transforming fallen trees and yard waste into biochar, a charcoal-like material that cleans water, enriches soil, and fights climate change. The innovative approach could save millions while keeping tons of waste out of landfills.