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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Florida's new congressional map creating four more Republican-leaning U.S. House districts will remain in place for the midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined an emergency request to block it. -
Graham and Jolly were in different parties when they served together in Congress for two years. She's also the daughter of the late Bob Graham, the former Florida governor and senator. -
Florida officials are celebrating a big decline in state debt. Some Democratic lawmakers say the public should also consider what wasn't funded along the way. -
Florida TaxWatch has released its annual list of "budget turkeys,” including $50 million for Hillsborough College improvements associated with a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium. -
Los legisladores de Florida han enviado una importante propuesta del impuesto sobre la propiedad a los votantes. Quienes la apoyan afirman que el objetivo es ahorrar dinero a los residentes del estado. Por su parte, los críticos advierten sobre el impacto que esto tendría en los servicios locales. -
Florida lawmakers have sent a major property tax proposal to voters. Supporters say it's about saving Floridians money. Critics warn about impacts on local services. -
Una importante propuesta sobre impuestos a la propiedad se presentará ante los votantes de Florida tras recibir el visto bueno de los legisladores estatales. Esto es lo que implicaría. -
The nomination comes days after lawmakers approved a tax package that allows diplomats and certain other federal officials serving overseas to keep Florida homestead tax exemptions while living abroad. House Speaker Daniel Perez denies the provision had anything to do with him. -
A major property tax proposal is headed to Florida voters after getting OK'd by state lawmakers. Here's what it would do. -
Florida legislative leaders are negotiating next year’s state budget behind closed doors — a secretive process Gov. Ron DeSantis compared to selecting a pope.
