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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The bill, heading to the governor after House passage, doesn't specifically reference fluoride, but it will require the mineral and some other health additives be removed from public drinking water. -
The Legislature will either stay in Tallahassee past the May 2 deadline or come back later to get the job done. A key issue: tax cuts. -
Republicans say the bill would keep age-inappropriate books off school shelves. Opponents warn it would dramatically boost book removals in Florida — again. -
Tras el tiroteo mortal de la semana pasada, los estudiantes de FSU están pidiendo a los legisladores que aprueben algunas medidas —y rechacen otras— para prevenir la futura violencia armada. -
El gobernador Ron DeSantis dice que vetaría el proyecto de ley de la Cámara, que limita su influencia en las búsquedas de presidentes universitarios y deroga un bloqueo de registros públicos sobre los candidatos. Un proyecto de ley similar del Senado llega a menos. -
Following last week's deadly shooting, FSU students are asking lawmakers to pass some measures — and reject others — to prevent future gun violence. -
Los legisladores de la Cámara de Representantes de Florida aprobaron unánimemente una medida que protegería los parques estatales de canchas de pickleball, campos de golf y grandes hoteles. Esa medida aún se está tramitando en el Senado. -
Los legisladores de Florida están impulsando una legislación que, según dicen, ayudará a los propietarios de condominios que enfrentan el aumento de las tarifas debido a las regulaciones creadas después del colapso del condominio de Surfside. -
Two people were killed and at least six people injured after a shooting on Florida State University's campus, authorities said. -
The two people who died were not students at the university, authorities said. Their identities are currently unknown.
