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 governor's race could be the first in more than half a century to go without a general election debate. Other races also don't have debates scheduled. -
Florida's minimum wage is rising to $15 later this month. Read more about the change — and why it might not actually be the hourly ceiling. -
Florida’s Amendment 3 could save homeowners money on property taxes. But a new report warns it could also mean less funding for programs serving children and families. -
Los votantes de Florida podrían recibir un recorte significativo en sus impuestos sobre la propiedad a través de la Enmienda 3. Sin embargo, los gobiernos locales advierten que la pérdida de ingresos podría traducirse en una reducción de servicios. -
Florida voters could get a major property tax cut through Amendment 3. But local governments warn the lost revenue could mean fewer services. -
Florida House Democrats want Attorney General James Uthmeier impeached over the Hope Florida controversy. But what would it actually take to remove him from office? Republicans aren't likely to go for it. -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is backing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds to succeed him as governor, despite past tensions between the two Republicans. -
Byron Donalds and David Jolly agree: Florida needs reforms after the Hope Florida grand jury report leak.
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A leaked grand jury report finding $10 million was misappropriated for political purposes is reverberating through Florida politics. -
The lieutenant governor picks: Bryan Avila for Republican Byron Donalds and Gwen Graham for Democrat David Jolly. Who are they, and what does the lieutenant governor actually do?
