Manatee County commissioners have agreed to further discussion on Commissioner Amanda Ballard's bid to remove fluoride from the county's drinking water. Manatee County officials will consider putting a stop to the county’s decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water.

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

Manatee County commissioners will discuss guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that advises against the use of fluoride in water.