Lakeland officials have delayed a public hearing on fluoridation, taking interest in Bartow's public workshop set for Tuesday, Feb. 18. Here's a look at the debate.

Sponsor says measure would give families final say over their health.

With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.

Yes. Canadian and Israeli researchers in 2024 reported more dental problems among children in non-fluoridated communities.

A Senate committee Thursday moved to advance a controversial fluoride bill after hearing from supporters and opponents and from those who assert systemwide injection of fluoride into drinking water ...