Fluoride in drinking water is under the microscope. Which SouthCoast communities add it?
From being targeted at town meetings and by Cabinet officials, fluoride is under the microscope. Why is it controversial, and where is it added?
Bartow becomes latest Florida community to debate fluoride in water
Bartow is becoming the latest community in Florida to debate whether to remove fluoride from its water systems. Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado, a staunch opponent of fluoride in water,
Lively debate erupts over fluoride in drinking water systems
Harmful or helpful? Both the benefits and the risks of fluoride injected into public drinking water systems was part of a legislative discussion.
City of Bartow discusses fluoride in water
FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports on Bartow, the latest Florida community to have residents debate whether to remove fluoride from the public water systems due to health concerns.
Bartow leaders begin debate on whether to continue adding fluoride to water
Bartow’s public workshop on fluoridation is underway. It’s the latest city in Polk County to weigh the pros and cons of adding fluoride to its water supply.
Bartow lawmakers hosting community forum on fluoride
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and American Fluoride Society President Dr. Johnny Johnson will join the forum to discuss pros and cons of the practice, that for years was believed to improve dental health. The forum happens tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the Bartow Civic Center.
Bartow leaders hear conflicting opinions on removing fluoride from water
Bartow is a step closer to making a decision about the addition of fluoride to its municipal water after a well-attended Tuesday night workshop. City commissioners heard from experts and opinion-holders on both sides of the debate,
Bartow city leaders consider pros and cons of fluoride in water supply
Bartow City Commissioners will digest the information from health experts and community feedback received on Tuesday before ...
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FLUORIDE FIGHT: Fort Myers City Council will talk about removing fluoride
The City Council agenda item says the proposal aligns with Lee County's recent decision to remove it. Currently, the city ...
Wide-ranging bill would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to Florida water supplies
Local governments in Florida ​and across the country recently have debated — and, in some cases, stopped — the longstanding ...
States Move to Limit Fluoride in Water After RFK Jr.'s Scrutiny
State lawmakers skeptical of federal guidance on fluoride in water are proposing limits or bans on community fluoridation, a ...
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More Wisconsin communities rejecting fluoride in water. Health groups say fears unfounded.
The pumps that delivered fluoride to the village's drinking water supply were showing signs of wear. They asked village officials whether looking into replacing them was necessary, given the ...
Aberdeen GOP Sen. Carl Perry introduces bill to cap fluoride in water in South Dakota
Aberdeen Sen. Perry introduces bill to allow municipalities controlling a public water supply to determine the amount of ...
Texas Ag Commissioner calls for statewide ban on fluoride in drinking water
The Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Sid Miller, called on the Governor and the State Legislature to institute a statewide ban ...
Longwood Council unanimously votes to cut fluoride from water
Longwood City Council voted unanimously to remove fluoride from its water after several residents spoke in favor of doing so ...