Florida is set to become the second state to ban the fluoridation of drinking water, joining a GOP trend of rolling back the ...

Florida is on track to become the second state to ban tap water fluoridation. The Legislature passed a bill that awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has criticized public fluoridated water.

Florida is following Utah in removing fluoride from water. But when Calgary, Alberta, did the same, they eventually added it ...

Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across the state.

GRU spokesperson David Warm said the cost of adding fluoride is minimal and removing it will not impact rates.

The Senate approved HB 6017, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. But whether DeSantis will sign it into law or veto it is an open question.