As Miami-Dade’s mayor fights to keep fluoride in local drinking water, Florida lawmakers vote for a statewide ban.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems.

Gov. Ron DeSantis called the fluoridation of water “forced medication,” saying it violates “informed consent.” ...

I’d like to thank Gov. Ron DeSantis for proposing a way to remove Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo from the state. It takes a big man, although not literally big, to admit one’s mistakes ...

When Gov. Ron DeSantis hand-picked Joseph Ladapo as Florida’s surgeon general in September 2021, the role came with a second high-profile appointment: a tenured faculty position at UF.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo supports the ban, citing concerns about potential negative health effects of fluoride, while the Florida Dental Association disputes these claims. As of July 1, ...

When Florida Republicans made Dr. Joseph Ladapo the state’s surgeon general three years ago, the physician took on a multifaceted position. Indeed, Ladapo wouldn’t just serve as Florida’s ...

Fluoride wars continue between the Florida Governor and the American Dental Association (ADA), with Gov. Ron DeSantis ...

Florida has banned fluoride from its water supply. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed ( SB 700) into law Thursday making Florida the ...

A child in Broward County was diagnosed with measles in April, making it the second confirmed case of the highly contagious ...

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo made the comments Wednesday while speaking to reporters alongside Governor Ron DeSantis. Newsweek has contacted Ladapo's office and DeSantis for comment ...

Florida has become the second state in the nation to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water.