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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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. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would veto the House bill, which limits his sway in university presidential searches and repeals a public records block on candidates. A similar Senate bill goes less far. -
Florida House lawmakers unanimously passed a measure that would protect state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and big hotels. That measure is still moving through the Senate. -
Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation they say will help condo owners dealing with rising fees from regulations created after the Surfside condo collapse. -
The House budget is $4.4 billion less than the Senate's. Meanwhile, there are competing tax cut proposals and a vocal feud between Gov. DeSantis and the House. -
The wide-ranging agriculture legislation would ban fluoride in Florida's public water systems and prohibit plant-based products from being labeled as meat or milk. -
Book removals, DEI restrictions and more. There may be fewer bills targeting social issues in Florida this session, but there's still plenty to keep an eye on. -
The proposal would reduce the state sales tax from 6% to 5.25%, affecting billions of dollars annually. Gov. Ron DeSantis argues that lawmakers should focus on property tax relief instead. -
Both citizens and lawmakers can put proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. This session, lawmakers are trying to create more ballot measures even as they attempt to make it harder for citizens to do the same.
