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Dr. Johnny Johnson, president of the American Fluoridation Society, spoke in Bartow on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in favor of keeping fluoride in water systems. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo (right) reacts.

Fluoridation forum in Bartow draws Lakeland commissioners' interest

Lakeland delayed a hearing over the water issue until the Bartow workshop, which presented experts on both sides. Attendees included Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, who wants to end fluoridation.

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Supporters rally around Lakeland woman accused of insurance company threat

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A GoFundMe campaign for Briana Boston has raised over $62,500 for her legal expenses. Police say she told an insurance rep, "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next" after her claim was denied.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, speaking Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at the Winter Haven water treatment plant, said he used to believe that it was necessary to add fluoride to water supplies. He said his opinion changed when he read a National Toxicology Program review of dozens of scientific studies on the issue.

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Lakeland commissioners consider removing fluoride after Ladapo issues guidance

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After Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo came to Polk County and called fluoridation a “public health malpractice,” city commissioners said they would need to learn more before they could vote on the issue.