After Monday's vote, the only communities in Polk County that still fluoridate their drinking water are Bartow, Haines City ...

A 38-year-old Lakeland man was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross US-92.

The City of Lakeland has joined the growing list of local governments in Florida voting to remove fluoride from drinking ...

Several city commissioners expressed concerns about research that suggests exposure to higher levels of fluoride can cause ...

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has been urging communities to make the move, citing that fluoride can have negative impacts on children.

The vote will take place after a public comment period near the end of Monday's meeting. People will be allowed 3 minutes to ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Community activists and experts are voicing strong opposition to the Lakeland Police Department’s decision ...

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Lakeland delayed a hearing over the water issue until the Bartow workshop, which presented experts on both sides. Attendees ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — The City of Lakeland unanimously voted Monday to remove fluoride from drinking water, effective immediately.

Lakeland city commissioners voted to end the 44-year ... Opponents of fluoridation, including Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, have cited a federal report from the U.S. Department of ...