The Break Room

November 10, 2026  |  In this episode of The Break Room, Melissa Wissel welcomes Kristin Odom, the City of St. Augustine’s Events and Venue Coordinator, to discuss preparations for the upcoming Nights of Lights season. Kristin shares details about Light-Up! Night festivities, street closures, pedestrian safety, portable restroom locations, and enhanced cleaning efforts to help residents and visitors enjoy the holiday season.

November 3, 2026  |  In this episode of The Break Room, Mobility Program Manager Marcus Pinson to discusses the return of St. Augustine’s bike share program, launching November 6. He also explores the expanded STAR Circulator service, including new stops along Anastasia Island and service changes during the upcoming Nights of Lights season. Learn how these transportation options make it easier for residents and visitors to get around St. Augustine.

In this episode of The Break Room, host Melissa Wissel sits down with St. Augustine Police Department Marine Operations Officer Pat Harvey as he reflects on his years of service and prepares for a new leadership role with the Flagler Beach Police Department. Harvey shares memorable experiences, discusses the importance of teamwork in law enforcement, and offers seasonal boating safety tips.

October 20, 2026  |  FDOT Community Outreach Specialist Jacob Pickering joins Melissa Wissel on The Break Room to explain how transportation projects are planned and share updates on the King Street Bridge rehabilitation, upcoming pedestrian safety improvements near the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and traffic changes following the bridge’s reopening.

October 13, 2026  |  Communications Specialist Rachel Murphy joins Melissa Wissel on The Break Room to preview Florida Cities Week, including discussions with department directors, a Fish Island walking tour, and a police vehicle show-and-tell. She also shares how residents can stay informed through the City’s social media and News and Notes newsletter.