Sanford, Florida
Coverage of Sanford, Florida in the Nexus archive.
- We paid $1,586 to book a private room and bring our car on the Amtrak Auto Train. For us, the pros outweighed the cons.
The author and a friend paid $1,586 for a private room and car transportation on Amtrak's Auto Train, which took 17 hours and offered benefits like avoiding traffic and having a bed. Despite some drawbacks like a small bathroom and challenging sleeping, they considered the experience worth the cost.
- How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
A new poll by the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only 49% of U.S. adults could afford high-quality healthcare in 2025, down from 56% in 2021. Rising healthcare costs and financial burdens are causing increasing anxiety, with half of respondents concerned about paying for needed care in 2026. The survey highlights struggles like Twannetta Weaver’s, who delayed education due to medical expenses, and Inger Perez’s fears about health results.