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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El presidente Evan Power considera que se pueden agregar de tres a cinco sillas republicanos a la delegación congresional de Florida. -
Casi tres millones de floridanos reciben beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés). Sin embargo, el acceso se suspenderá el sábado. -
Chair Evan Power thinks three to five GOP seats can be added to Florida's congressional delegation. -
Nearly 3 million Floridians receive SNAP benefits. But access is set to pause on Saturday. -
A grand jury met in Tallahassee to consider whether the Hope Florida Foundation’s spending practices broke any laws. The charity effort is spearheaded by first lady Casey DeSantis. -
Es posible que los floridanos vean estas propuestas de impuestos a la propiedad en la boleta electoral de 2026. -
Floridians may see these property tax proposals on the 2026 ballot. -
A House panel began a renewed effort to repeal a law that has prevented some people from pursuing key damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. -
The Escambia County School Board has spent nearly $1 million on legal fees to keep certain books out of school libraries. -
Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.
