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 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 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 ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida could be days away from a significant change to its drinking water. Governor Ron DeSantis said he would sign a law to ban fluoride statewide, becoming the ...

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 ...

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.

Florida is poised to become the second state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to its public water, despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates. Lawmakers approved broader leg… ...