Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has already urged communities to take fluoride out of the water supply, and some, like Miami, have. Governor DeSantis said it comes down to freedom.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill removing fluoride from the state's list of approved water additives. Supporters cite health concerns related to fluoride overexposure, while critics ...

A new Florida law effective July 1 will ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water. Dentists say it will lead to more tooth decay but there are ways to step up your oral health.

A version of this article appears in print on May 16, 2025, Section A, Page 14 of the New York edition with the headline: Florida Enacts Fluoride Ban, After G.O.P. Governor Called It ‘Forced ...

Florida is poised to ban fluoride from its drinking water under new legislation passed by state lawmakers. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for a signature.