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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There are bills to further restrict kids' cell phone use in schools and to require cursive instruction for younger students. Another piece of legislation would nix an upcoming mandate for some schools to start later. -
Senate bill to restrict Florida's ballot initiative process also bars using state funds for advocacyRepublican lawmakers want to add restrictions to the process that allows Floridians to place constitutional amendments on the ballot. Democrats and voting rights advocates say the proposal would silence citizens. -
They spoke in favor of park and residential utility protections, along with changes to the state's citizens' initiative process. -
Legisladores de Florida dicen que investigarán a las compañías de seguros. Mientras tanto, el gobernador Ron DeSantis pide acción sobre impuestos a la propiedad y condominios. -
Florida lawmakers say they want to investigate insurance companies. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for action on property taxes and condos. -
Two different proposed constitutional amendments are aimed at the same thing: reducing home insurance costs. Both would need to be approved by Florida voters. -
The Ocala-area project will add extra lanes to a stretch of I-75 that's often congested. Other projects are underway around the state to improve traffic flow on major roadways.
