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The Break Room

The Break Room

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
  • Dr. Andrea White, City Archaeologist, March 24, 2026

    Dr. Andrea White, City Archaeologist, March 24, 2026
    Mar 24 2026
    March 24, 2026 | This episode highlights Dr. Andrea White’s work on major archaeology projects in St. Augustine, including recent discoveries and ongoing excavations tied to city improvements. She also shares updates on a new archaeology center and reflects on how these finds connect the community to its past.
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    15 mins
  • Melissa Burns, Finance Director, March 17, 2026

    Melissa Burns, Finance Director, March 17, 2026
    Mar 17 2026
    This episode of The Break Room features City of St. Augustine Finance Director Melissa Burns during Women’s History Month and Government Finance Professionals Week. Burns discusses what distinguishes government finance professionals from other accountants, emphasizing their role in responsibly managing and safeguarding public funds. The conversation highlights the work of the city’s Finance Department and the importance of financial stewardship in local government.
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    14 mins
  • Meredith Breidenstein, Assistant City Manager, March 10, 2026

    Meredith Breidenstein, Assistant City Manager, March 10, 2026
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode of The Break Room, Communications Director Melissa Wissel talks with Assistant City Manager Meredith Breidenstein about her 21-year career with the City of St. Augustine and her role as the city’s first female assistant city manager during Women’s History Month. Breidenstein discusses the city’s strategic planning efforts, priorities for the 2026 state legislative session—including funding for a resilient fire station and water infrastructure—and the potential impacts of proposed property tax reforms on city services.
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    15 mins
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