Fluoride, Florida

Florida Starts Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water
Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, at the end of last year. Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay, as fluoride can strengthen teeth enamel.
Florida's fight against fluoride in water taking hold in communities
Florida's surgeon general has recommended communities rid their drinking water supplies of fluoride, now some are taking action.
Hillsborough County declines to remove fluoride from drinking water supply
Cities such as Melbourne, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Tavares have dropped fluoride over the past few months, taking their guidance from a directive issued by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo in November. Ladapo recommended against community water fluoridation “due to the neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.”
Inside the battle to remove fluoride from Florida drinking water — and the effort’s RFK Jr.-aligned ally
The state's surgeon general has already convinced at least 11 municipalities to stop adding the naturally occurring mineral into the water, using his high profile as Florida’s top health officer and a recent official recommendation against fluoride use.
Will a Florida county remove fluoride from drinking water? What to know about the issue
In Buffalo, New York, city officials recently brought fluoride back online following a class action lawsuit from residents. The suit was filed after an investigative reporter found that the city had not been adding fluoride to its water for nine years, unbeknownst to residents.
FAREWELL FLUORIDE: Lee County removes mineral from drinking water
Fluoride is a mineral long proven to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities when added to water in small amounts. Local utilities across the country have been putting fluoride in water since 1945 to help fight tooth decay. The CDC considers the practice one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Hillsborough leaders consider removal of fluoride in drinking water
Hillsborough leaders consider removal of fluoride in drinking water

Delray keeping fluoride in water

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Fluoride stays in Hillsborough County water after tie vote by Commissioners
Water in Hillsborough County will continue to have fluoride. This comes after a tie vote from the county commission Wednesday on a mineral that’s received national attention. Hillsborough County ...
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Is fluoride in tap water safe? Florida officials raise concerns. Here's what the science says
It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories. Throughout Florida, cities have temporarily removed fluoride from their drinking water because of Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph ...
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Lee County Commissioners to discuss removing fluoride from water as RFK Jr. voices concerns
Lee County commissioners are set to discuss the future of fluoride in the county's drinking water during their meeting on Tuesday.
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Florida Cities Stopped Adding Fluoride to Water. Here's the List So Far
Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride lowers IQ levels and increases the risk of neuropsychiatric disease in children. Soon thereafter, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued a "community ...