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 House Democrats want Attorney General James Uthmeier impeached over the Hope Florida controversy. But what would it actually take to remove him from office? Republicans aren't likely to go for it. -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is backing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds to succeed him as governor, despite past tensions between the two Republicans. -
Byron Donalds and David Jolly agree: Florida needs reforms after the Hope Florida grand jury report leak. -
A leaked grand jury report finding $10 million was misappropriated for political purposes is reverberating through Florida politics. -
The lieutenant governor picks: Bryan Avila for Republican Byron Donalds and Gwen Graham for Democrat David Jolly. Who are they, and what does the lieutenant governor actually do? -
The Florida GOP has a new rallying cry heading into November after Angie Nixon’s upset win in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. They're seizing on her Democratic Socialists of America membership — and using her to target other Democrats on the ballot. -
Here’s a look at the major-party candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and other statewide political offices. There's a notable upset.
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Tuesday is Florida’s primary election day. Voters will decide which candidates advance to November in races for governor, Congress and more. Many nonpartisan local contests are also open to all voters. -
In an administrative challenge, Nightlock claims the state Department of Education developed rules to undermine a new law authorizing schools to install secondary locks for use in emergencies. -
Florida's First Amendment battle over drag shows isn't over — but the state can now enforce its controversial 2023 law. Here's what to know.
