Mayor Bill Mutz has previously said he doesn't intend to run for a third term. Sara Roberts McCarley was first elected to the ...

Lakeland City Commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley has announced she will run for Mayor in November.

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

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 is the latest Florida city to remove fluoride from its drinking water. The Lakeland City Commission made the ...

Is it a mathematical day or a foodie day? If you're not worried about your own circumference and looking for a slice in Polk ...

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.

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 practice of adding fluoride to the city's drinking water. The decision comes amid controversy surrounding potential health risks associated ...