Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making Florida the second state to remove fluoride from the drinking water in May.

Manatee County dentist Dr. Robert Clement also spoke to commissioners and stressed the importance of fluoride and keeping it in the water supply. “Fluoride decreases decay in children up to 65% ...

Lakeland had been one of the five cities in Polk County that still adds fluoride to its drinking water, along with Bartow, Auburndale, Haines City and Lake Alfred.

The grants, totaling $10,000, ensure all students in kindergarten through second grade at Tommie Barfield and pre-K through second grade at Manatee Elementary will receive a new book every month ...

Tucson does not add fluoride to its drinking water and remains one of six major U.S. cities without optimally fluoridated tap water. The government lowered the recommended level to 0.7 milligrams ...