Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned fluoride in Florida’s public water, declaring it a “forced medication" and championing informed consent in the "Free State of Florida."

Governor Ron DeSantis announces a statewide ban on fluoride in drinking water, sparking debate over dental health and safety as medical associations warn of potential negative effects.

Once enacted, the ban signed by DeSantis would make Florida the second state after Utah to outlaw the addition of fluoride to drinking water, a practice the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century.