Florida is poised to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

Floridians no longer would have fluoridated water if Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signs a measure into law that would ban adding fluoride to public water supplies.

This month, Seminole County became the largest utility provider in Central Florida to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water before distributing it to about 40,000 customers. Commissioners made the move even after several health professionals strongly urged them to continue the practice.

Immigrants and community advocates say the reactions to Operation Tidal Wave span from anger to fear and even despair.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Saturday that the agency and state law enforcement in Florida have arrested nearly 800 people over four days in a “massive, multi-agency immigration enforcement crackdown.

The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning meet Wednesday as they continue their Eastern Conference first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Aaron Ekblad tied the game with 3:47 to go in the third period and 11 seconds later, Seth Jones sent a point shot past Andrei Vasilevskiy for the game-winner.