We Are Florida Watch
A progressive, digital-first organization voicing the concerns and priorities of everyday Floridians. Our mission: serve truth, hold our leaders accountable, and empower voters to create positive change.
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WHAT WE STAND FOR
FREEDOM TO BE SAFE
We need reasonable safety restrictions on gun ownership like background checks, permits, and training that keep our communities safe without banning guns.
FREEDOM TO HAVE SAFE, SECURE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Floridians deserve to have a secure place to call home. To create the economic conditions for Floridians’ success, the state government should cap rent, utility rates, and property insurance rate increases.
FREEDOM TO BE HEALTHY
Every Floridian, regardless of how much money we earn or who we love, deserves the freedom to be healthy, prosperous, and safe– that starts with not having to choose between paying for basic necessities or seeing the doctor.
FREEDOM TO PROSPER
Working people and small businesses drive Florida's economy. It's time for corporate elites to pay what they owe, instead of price gouging us and keeping our wages low.
Freedom to Learn
In Florida, the freedom to learn means that our kids learn honest history in a safe, inclusive environment. We must protect academic freedom and provide our public schools, educators, and students with the resources they need to succeed.
Freedom to Vote
Floridians deserve the freedom to have a say in decisions that impact our lives. Voters pick our leaders -- leaders do not get to pick and choose their voters.
Latest Updates
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Progress Florida & Florida Watch Announce Scott Watch, Launch Spanish-Language Radio Ads in South Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Today, Progress Florida and Florida Watch, collectively known as the Florida Communications and Research Hub (the Hub), announced the launch of Scott Watch. This new
Floridians Increasingly Dissatisfied with the Direction of the State
TALLAHASSEE – Following the 2024 legislative session, new polling conducted by Florida Watch and Progress Florida, collectively known as the Florida Communications and Research Hub (Hub),
Governor Ron DeSantis Underwater in New Statewide Polling
Affordability issues remain top of mind for Floridians ahead of 2024 legislative session TALLAHASSEE — As Florida prepares to begin the 2024 legislative session next
Florida For All Urges Governor to Veto HB1417- Predatory Landlords Protection Act
Coalition of renters and advocates have opposed the bill and urge Governor DeSeantis to defend local freedoms and renters by vetoing HB1417 – Predatory Landlords
Keeping Watch Podcast Episode 005 – News and Interviews with Gretchen Barton and Bernice Lauredan
This episode features: First, we chat with Gretchen Barton, Principle at the Worthy Strategy Group, where we discuss research, strategy, and qualitative versus quantitative data
Keeping Watch Podcast Episode 004 – News and interviews with Genesis Robinson & Jackson Oberlink
This episode features: • An interview with Genesis Robinson with Equal Ground, Florida’s Black-led voter education organization, about how they’re bussing folks to Tallahassee from