Florida city begins formal process to remove fluoride from water supply

A city in Florida began the formal process of removing fluoride from its water supply on Tuesday to be in compliance with a new state law.

Ocala — 75 miles northwest of Orlando — currently has a city ordinance requiring fluoride to be added to the water supply. Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning local governments from adding fluoride to public water systems.

Gregory Davis, public information officer for the city of Ocala, told ABC News the city’s council will be voting on Tuesday to amend the ordinance…

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