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 legislative leaders are negotiating next year’s state budget behind closed doors — a secretive process Gov. Ron DeSantis compared to selecting a pope. -
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon was arrested in Gov. Ron DeSantis' office over the weekend. Nixon demanded a meeting with DeSantis and accused Republicans of “rigging” districts for political gain. -
A Tallahassee judge heard arguments on Florida's new U.S. House map that gives a boost to the GOP. His decision is pending. -
Florida’s new congressional map faces a major court test Friday. Advocacy groups say it violates the state Constitution’s anti-partisan gerrymandering protections. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is pushing back. -
Officials are investigating OpenAI after linking ChatGPT use to the accused FSU shooter and off-campus slayings of two USF students. But can an AI company be held responsible for how its chatbot is used? -
Florida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee for a special session focused on next year’s state budget. One influential Republican senator says lawmakers are ready to “lay our swords down” after months of Capitol infighting. -
Los legisladores de Florida regresan a Tallahassee para una sesión especial centrada en el presupuesto, tras no haber logrado aprobar un plan de gastos durante la sesión ordinaria por segundo año consecutivo. A continuación, se detalla el cronograma y el proceso. -
It claims there weren't enough safeguards in place when the accused gunman asked ChatGPT questions, including the busiest time at the site where the shooting took place. -
Florida lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee for a budget-focused special session after failing to pass a spending plan during the regular session for the second year in a row. Here's the timeline and process. -
A high-stakes legal fight is underway after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map.
