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

County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava vetoed that legislation and has ... “Adding optimal amounts of fluoride into our community water supplies can prevent at least 25% of tooth decay in children ...

The measure would require Miami-Dade to stop adding fluoride to the water supply within 30 days. Ms. Levine Cava said she and ... to fluoride over a long period can cause health problems.

They continue to affirm that water fluoridation is safe and effective ... The Miami-Dade County Commission can override Levine Cava's veto with a two-thirds majority vote. The issue resurfaced ...

Citing recommendations from doctors, dentists and national medical groups, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said fluoridated water is needed to protect residents from dental conditions that can come ...

They fear that, if removed from the water supply, mostly low-income families, who can not afford dental health, will be affected. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has supported the fluoridation program ...

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