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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In an administrative challenge, NIGHTLOCK claims the state Department of Education developed rules to undermine a new law authorizing schools to install secondary locks for use in emergencies. -
Florida's First Amendment battle over drag shows isn't over — but the state can now enforce its controversial 2023 law. Here's what to know. -
A Leon County judge has ruled Florida must rewrite the ballot language before voters see it in November, saying they're "entitled to a fair, clear, accurate and non-misleading ballot statement." -
Florida's first post-Surfside collapse condo inspection report found dozens of unsafe or uninhabitable buildings. But reporting problems and disputes over some findings are complicating things. -
A courtroom fight over a ballot proposal that would lower property taxes isn't about the policy itself — it's about what voters will read on their ballots. -
A Leon County judge has rejected Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge to James Fishback's eligibility for governor, allowing Fishback to remain on the GOP primary ballot. -
The Escambia County School Board deposed student plaintiffs in a book ban lawsuit, including a 7-year-old who wanted access to a picture book. Now, board members are asking the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let them avoid getting deposed themselves, arguing "legislative privilege" shields them from questioning. -
Can James Fishback stay in Florida's race for governor? A judge is weighing whether the Republican candidate meets the state's seven-year residency requirement after Lt. Gov. Jay Collins challenged his eligibility. -
Artificial intelligence is changing politics. Just look at the Florida governor's race. From political spending to data center debates, here's how AI is shaping this election season. -
After removing hundreds of books, Clay County is debating the purpose of high school libraries. School officials called it modernization. Critics see it as the next phase of the book debate targeting fiction books.
