Lakeland has chosen to delay its public hearing on whether the city will continue to add fluoride to its drinking water. Public pressure has gradually increased on Lakeland officials over whether to ...

Lakeland city commissioners on Monday voted unanimously to end the 44-year practice of fluoridating the city’s drinking water. The decision comes amid controversy surrounding potential health risks ...

Congratulations to the Lakeland City Commission for basing their decisions for the city water supply on scientific facts. Shame on the Winter Haven Commission for basing their decisions on a “feeling” ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — At the first city commission meeting since Florida changed its health guidance, fluoridation was not discussed by city leaders nor the public. Lakeland is the largest ...

New Year's Day offers a chance for many to start the year with a clean slate or buckle down with a resolution to tackle issues. Lakeland officials are ready to have some tough conversations on issues ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A bill banning fluoride in all water systems is advancing in the state senate, amid pushback from health experts. At least 10 municipalities in the state, including Lakeland and ...

BARTOW, Fla. — The debate over fluoride in local drinking water supplies continues amid efforts to ban it statewide. The Bartow City Commission voted 3-2 Monday to keep fluoridation despite pushback ...

The Bartow city commissioners voted 3-2 to continue adding fluoride to its water system. Commissioners in favor of keeping fluoride cited its benefits for dental health, especially for children in low ...

Lakeland officials have delayed a public hearing on whether to continue adding fluoride to the city's drinking water. The delay comes as debate continues over the potential health benefits and risks ...