Florida, fluoride and Farm Bill

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 practice of adding fluoride​ to water supplies.
Florida bill would ban fluoride in local drinking water
Local governments in Florida and across the country recently have debated — and, in some cases, stopped — the longstanding practice of adding fluoride to water supplies. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has urged more communities to take that step, appearing personally at a hearing in Tavares late last year as the city halted the practice.
Florida Bill Seeks To Ban Fluoride In Public Water Systems
A new bill filed in the Florida Senate aims to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, sparking debate over the long-standing practice and its impact on public health. Senator Keith Truenow (R-Tavares) introduced the bill (SB 700) on Thursday with the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
Florida proposal targets fluoride in water supplies
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.
Florida Republicans push to ban cities and counties from putting fluoride in public water systems
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Florida is Changing Its Drinking Water
Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water, following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Who was complaining about our water supply? | Our View
Some Treasure Coast governments seem to be in a rush to take fluoride out of water supplies. Is this based on science or just a knee-jerk reaction?
Florida’s agriculture commissioner joins push to remove fluoride from drinking water
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies. Sen.
Lakeland delays discussing fluoride in city's water until after Bartow workshop. A look at the issues
Lakeland officials have delayed a public hearing on fluoridation, taking interest in Bartow's public workshop set for Tuesday, Feb. 18. Here's a look at the debate.
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Delray keeping fluoride in water, despite visit and urging not to by state surgeon general
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States Move to Limit Fluoride in Water After RFK Jr.'s Scrutiny
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Delray Beach won’t stop adding fluoride to drinking water, despite state surgeon general’s advice
Delray Beach won’t stop adding fluoride to its drinking water — a decadeslong practice in the city — despite the urging to do ...
Proposal targets fluoride in Florida water supplies
The proposal would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to the water supply, but naturally occurring fluoride is ...