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Lakeland leaders vote to stop fluoridating water| What to know
Lakeland is just one of several other cities, such as Winter Haven, to vote to remove fluoride from its water. Bartow, Manatee County and other local governments across the region are also considering it.
Lakeland commissioners unanimously vote to stop adding fluoride to city water
After Monday's vote, the only communities in Polk County that still fluoridate their drinking water are Bartow, Haines City and Auburndale, according to previous Ledger reporting. Polk County has never added fluoride. Lake Alfred stopped the practice in a unanimous city commission vote on Dec. 2.
City of Lakeland votes to remove fluoride from drinking water
The City of Lakeland has joined the growing list of local governments in Florida voting to remove fluoride from drinking water after commissioners signed off on the move Monday.
Lakeland City Commission votes to remove fluoride from drinking water
LAKELAND, Fla. — The City of Lakeland unanimously voted Monday to remove fluoride from drinking water, effective immediately. The city said the fluoride that is in the water supply will run through the system, but the pumps that add it will be turned off.
Lakeland votes to end fluoridation
City officials said the fluoridation was turned off minutes after the unanimous decision. DOGE cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk likened the U.S. retirement system to a pyramid scheme during a podcast with Joe Rogan.
Lakeland leaders vote to stop adding fluoride to water
The City of Lakeland Commission voted unanimously to stop adding fluoride to the city's water, effective Monday.
One More Child, Lakeland-based Christian nonprofit with international footprint, has a new leader
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Lakeland’s Railey Hughes named Ms. ABAC
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All Joann stores set to close. When will its Lakeland and Winter Haven shutter?
All Joann locations are set to close after the fabric and craft retailer was auctioned off to a new ownership group.
Rickards girls basketball team hits the road to Lakeland for state final four
The Rickards girls basketball team is the only girls basketball team from the Big Bend to make it to Lakeland and the state final four this year. On Tuesday, their journey continues as they face ...
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Will Lakeland stop fluoridating its drinking water? Commission plans to vote Monday
Lakeland city commissioners will vote on whether to continue fluoridating the city's drinking water at their upcoming meeting. The decision comes amidst controversy surrounding potential health ...
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Agriland Media is delighted to collaborate with Lakeland Dairies to bring you the ‘Farming for the Future Series' ...
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Lakeland Man’s Nap In Auburndale Interrupted By Polk County Deputies, Wakes Up To New Charges
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Lakeland man's attempt to evade arrest by taking a nap on a couch went awry when Polk County Sheriff's ...