🦷 Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill banning water fluoridation, calling the practice "forced medication." (Tallahassee Democrat)
Dental experts say it helps prevent tooth decay and that banning fluoridation will disproportionately impact low-income, often rural residents who have limited access to dental care.
Such an increase would have to be approved by Hillsborough County commissioners and voters via a referendum.
🌀 Representatives from FEMA, the National Weather Service, the Small Business Administration and more organizations will be on hand to answer questions at a hurricane preparation event tomorrow at Riverview High in Sarasota. (WUSF)
Doors open at 5pm. Register and/or submit questions here.
