OCALA, Fla. — On Tuesday, Ocala will begin the process of taking fluoride out of its water supply.
The city has been adding the mineral to prevent cavities since 1961.
The removal follows a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month that bans cities and counties from adding it into water.
That law goes into effect July 1.
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