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 law gives the top ballot position to candidates from the party that won the last governor's race. Researchers say this can benefit those candidates due to a phenomenon called the primacy effect. -
The governor and attorney general positions are up for grabs in Florida. Both offices wield power to influence abortion policy. -
Incumbent Republican Wilton Simpson faces Democrat Joey Mendoza Atkins. Here's a look at the candidates. -
Republican incumbent Blaise Ingoglia and Democrat Annette Taddeo are competing to be Florida's next chief financial officer. Here's a look at their backgrounds and priorities. -
James Uthmeier vs. José Javier Rodríguez: here's a look at the candidates and their clashes. -
An appeals court ordered a grand jury report about the controversy struck from the court record. The Florida GOP says a Democratic campaign ad targeting AG James Uthmeier illegally broadcasts expunged findings. -
Florida has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Castro already faces federal charges. -
La Enmienda 3 ha acaparado la mayoría de los titulares. Sin embargo, los votantes de Florida también decidirán si se incrementa el fondo de reserva del estado y si se exime a los tractores y otros equipos del impuesto sobre la propiedad de los agricultores. -
Amendment 3 has attracted the most headlines. But Florida voters also get to decide whether to increase the state's rainy-day fund and exempt tractors and more from farmers' property taxes. -
A state appeals court has ordered the Hope Florida grand jury report expunged. Here's what the ruling means, how politicians are reacting and what's next.
