We Are Florida Watch
A progressive, digital-first organization looking out for everyday Floridians. Our mission: serve truth, hold our leaders accountable and empower voters for change.
What We Stand For
A Fair Economy
Florida's economy doesn't work for low and middle-income Floridians. Florida's celebrated status as a low tax state also ensures its stays a low quality of living state.
Unemployment Insurance
Florida has a long history of making it difficult for out of work residents, especially those earning low wages, to get the benefits they need.
Healthcare
As we’ve seen during this pandemic, you are only as healthy as your neighbor, and if your neighbor can’t afford to see the doctor, that puts you at risk.
The Environment
Florida’s natural beauty drives its economy. Protecting the environment protects our livelihoods.
Education
Florida’s public education system has long been underfunded and we trail most states in teacher pay. Lawmakers must fund our future.
Voting Rights
The right to vote is sacred. Florida's lawmakers have prioritized making voting harder, but we believe voting should be both safe and convenient.
Latest Updates and Press
NEW: Polling from Progress Florida & Florida Watch Shows Floridians Unhappy with Direction of State
Following one of the most grueling legislative sessions in Florida history, new statewide polling conducted by Progress Florida and Florida Watch, collectively known as the
Community Organizations Urge Governor DeSantis to Veto Anti-Affordable Housing Bills HB 1417 and HB 133
Coalition of renters and advocates have opposed these bills and urge Governor DeSantis to defend local freedoms by putting people over corporate profits and vetoing
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
Local Leaders & Advocates Continue Fight Against Legislative Attacks on Local Freedom
HB 627 will be heard in State Affairs Committee today at 1PM, companion bill CS/SB 102 and preemption bill, SB 170 are on the Senate
Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the State of the State Address
TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to kick off Florida’s 2023 legislative session. In response, Progress Florida Executive
Keeping Watch Podcast Episode 002 – More with Rep. Angie Nixon & DeSantis Watch Interview
Subscribe Spotify Youtube Apple Welcome to episode 002 This episode features: Florida political news of the week More of our interview with Florida State Representative