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Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water system after DeSantis bill signing

Headline from WOGX Ocala

Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    DeSantis signed a measure prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems

  2. Los Angeles Times

    DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the second state to ban fluoride from its water system (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill at a public event in Dade City, Fla., over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates.

  3. CBS News

    Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in tap water under DeSantis-backed law (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

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

  4. Seattle Times

    DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

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

  5. CNN

    Florida becomes second state in US to ban fluoride in public drinking water (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

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

  6. The Hill

    DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride in Florida water systems (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Thursday making Florida the second state in the country to ban fluoride from public water. The bill doesn’t mention fluoride specifically but calls for a ban on “the use of certain additives in a water system.” It will take effect July 1.

  7. The Guardian

    Florida becomes second state to ban adding fluoride to drinking water (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Law goes against concerns of public health experts but aligns with Robert F Kennedy Jr’s views

  8. WOGX Ocala

    Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water system after DeSantis bill signing (opens WOGX Ocala)

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    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

  9. Tampa Bay Times

    DeSantis signs Florida fluoride ban. What comes next? (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The bill would prevent Florida local governments from adding fluoride to the water.

  10. WSVN Miami

    DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems,

  11. Forbes

    Florida Bans Fluoride From Public Water (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Medical experts have encouraged the use of fluoride in drinking water for its ability to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.

  12. Legitgov

    Florida becomes second U.S. state to ban fluoride from its drinking water (opens Legitgov)

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