Health of beloved Florida spring should improve after water plant's closure

Sheli Thomas and her daughter live in Clermont, just minutes from Disney, but their magic kingdom is an hour away in Hernando County. Thomas, who has made it her mission to visit every Florida spring, is forever mesmerized by the beauty of Weeki Wachee Springs. “Pristine Florida. Real Florida. Crystal clear, beautiful water,” she said. “Just beautiful nature.”