Douglas Soule
State Government ReporterTallahassee can feel far away — especially for anyone who’s driven on a congested Florida interstate. But for me, it’s home.
As WUSF’s state government reporter, I live in and report out of the capital city, so I can give you the firsthand flavor and facts from this news epicenter. I focus on Your Florida, a project connecting people with policies passed in Tallahassee.
I was already covering the Florida Capitol as a print journalist when I joined public radio, working for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida. As Florida’s first First Amendment reporter, I brought focus and clarity to complicated, contentious issues and held public officials accountable.
Before that, I worked as a state government reporter in my home state, West Virginia.
Outside of work, I love to read and write on top of a slew of other hobbies that are a testament to why I love living in Tallahassee: hiking, biking, kayaking, playing pickleball, and, of course, complaining about Florida traffic.
You can send me a message at douglassoule@wusf.org or follow me on X @DouglasSoule.
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Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services. -
The state had more than 2,300 titles removed from shelves or restricted last school year, according to data released by a national free expression organization. -
Florida voters will have the final say. Property tax proposals are expected to appear on the 2026 election ballot. -
Can Florida lawmakers targeting the property tax find a way to give Floridians relief without impairing local government services? They're meeting next week to talk options. -
A pesar de las elecciones recientes y la confianza del Partido Republicano (GOP) estatal, el demócrata David Jolly asegura que puede ganar la gobernatura de Florida. -
Despite recent elections and state GOP confidence, Democrat David Jolly says he can win the governorship in Florida. -
La situación plantea dudas sobre el equilibrio entre la autonomía local y el poder ejecutivo en Florida. -
El estatuto requeriría que las recomendaciones de presupuesto anual del gobernador incluyan medidas de ahorro de costos. La Legislatura estaría obligada a considerarlas. -
The situation raises questions about the balance between local autonomy and executive power in Florida. -
The statute would require the governor's annual budget recommendations to include cost-savings measures. The Legislature would be required to consider them.
