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The Break Room

The Break Room

Written by: City of St. Augustine
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Whether working in an office cubicle, on a factory floor or along the aisles of a retail store, time spent in the break room is usually a quiet time, away from pressure, away from work routines and often a place where co-workers can converse in a relaxed environment. That’s the idea behind the WFCF/Flagler College Radio program, The Break Room (TBR).

Hosted by Communications Manager Melissa Wissel, the 15-minute weekly program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of city government through conversations with city employees who do the work every day.Copyright City of St. Augustine Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Barb Moore, Deputy Director, August 11, 2026

    Barb Moore, Deputy Director, August 11, 2026
    Aug 11 2026
    This episode of The Break Room features Deputy Director of General Services Barb Moore discussing the City of St. Augustine’s plans to improve public restrooms, including a proposed major expansion at the Casa, renovations at City Hall, and future upgrades at other City facilities. The conversation also highlights improvements underway at Lighthouse Park, including new playground equipment, ADA-accessible sidewalks and ramps, and careful tree maintenance, with completion anticipated in September.
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    15 mins
  • Reuben Franklin, Assistant City Manager, August 4, 2026

    Reuben Franklin, Assistant City Manager, August 4, 2026
    Aug 4 2026
    August 4, 2026 | In this episode of The Break Room, Assistant City Manager Reuben Franklin discusses the City of St. Augustine’s newly adopted vehicle-for-hire and franchise ordinances, which reorganize regulations, establish operator caps, strengthen licensing, insurance, and safety requirements, and improve enforcement to better protect local businesses and the public. He also highlights updates to horse carriage operations, including enhanced animal welfare standards and a new downtown route, while explaining that the self-funded program is expected to be fully implemented by October 1 in preparation for the busy Nights of Lights season.
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    17 mins
  • Buddy Schauland, Building Official, July 28, 2026

    Buddy Schauland, Building Official, July 28, 2026
    Jul 28 2026
    July 28, 2026 | In this episode of The Break Room, Building Official Buddy Schauland explains Florida’s new House Bill 803, which creates limited residential building permit exemptions for certain home improvement projects under $7,500. He clarifies which projects qualify, outlines the application process, highlights important exclusions such as structural, plumbing, electrical, and flood-zone work, and reminds homeowners that zoning, historic preservation, and other local requirements still apply.
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    15 mins
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