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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Paul Renner is the second high-profile Republican to enter the governor's race, facing off against Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. -
There are more than 100 specialty license plates in Florida. The second most popular is providing a big help for sea turtles. -
'Hopefully, just like she healed, the communities affected [by Helene] can heal as well, and move forward and rebuild stronger,' said the caretaker for Aggie, a green sea turtle. -
Un legislador que representa a Miami dice que es “muy probable” que presente una ley con el objetivo de eliminar las asociaciones de propietarios de viviendas (HOAs por sus siglas en inglés). -
A lawmaker representing Miami says it's 'very likely' he will file legislation aimed at getting rid of HOAs. -
Bajo una nueva política, la renovación o reemplazo de las licencias de conducir de Florida ahora tienen un nuevo número de identificación aleatorio para ayudar a prevenir el fraude y el robo de identidad. Esa identificación podría no coincidir con la de tu registro de votante. -
Under a new policy, renewal or replacement Florida driver's licenses now get a new, randomized ID number to help prevent fraud and identity theft. That ID might not match the one on your voter registration. -
El ciclo escolar ha comenzado para muchos niños de Florida. Mientras más estudiantes usan vales escolares, los cambios en el sistema educativo apenas están empezando. -
All parents are eligible for public funds to help pay for nonpublic education since state lawmakers have dramatically expanded access to the scholarships in recent years. -
El gobernador Ron DeSantis anunció su elección el martes por la mañana, y el senador estatal de Tampa, Jay Collins, juró poco después.
