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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Facing a Republican supermajority, Democrats are pushing bills on property insurance and housing costs, and calling for interstate insurance pooling, stricter oversight of government waste and targeted tax relief. -
From an animal abuser database to condo affordability accountability, here are some of the laws taking effect on Jan. 1. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis has released a $117 billion budget proposal. Here's what Floridians need to know about what comes next. -
El gobernador Ron DeSantis busca que los turistas asuman el costo de los peajes en lugar de los residentes de Florida. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants tourists to shoulder the cost of tolls instead of Florida residents. -
Florida Democrats say recent election wins show the party gaining momentum. But Republican leaders are projecting confidence going into the midterms. -
In the American Society of Civil Engineers report, the state's highest-rated areas include its ports, bridges and solid waste management systems. Its lowest-rated areas are dams, levees and schools. -
Los partidarios de la redistribución de distritos en la Cámara de Representantes de Florida quieren llevarla a cabo durante la sesión legislativa, que comienza a mediados de enero. Sin embargo, el presidente del Senado y el gobernador Ron DeSantis desean esperar una decisión judicial. -
Florida House supporters of redistricting want to do it during the legislative session, which begins in mid-January. But the Senate president and Gov. Ron DeSantis want to wait for a court decision. -
Neither the House, the Senate, or Gov. Ron DeSantis seem to be on the same page about how to approach redistricting. But opponents are unified, saying it would be undemocratic and unlawful.
