The Break Room

Fire Chief Carlos Aviles joins The Break Room for a recap of the 2024 hurricane season and shares insights on how the community responded, particularly after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. As they discuss the lessons learned from these storms, they also shift focus to holiday fire safety tips, including safe use of space heaters, turkey frying, and Christmas tree care. Finally, Chief Aviles updates listeners on the city's plans for a new fire station at 500 Anastasia Boulevard, which promises to be a state-of-the-art facility with improved safety features and community engagement opportunities.

In this week's episode, Todd Clark breaks down all things related to parking and transportation in St. Augustine during Nights of Lights season! From park-and-ride shuttles to the STAR Circulator, Todd shares insider tips on how to navigate the city without dealing with traffic chaos. Tune in to learn about shuttle schedules, digital signs, and online tools like Modii's Parking Spot Finder to make your holiday experience in St. Augustine stress-free and fun!

Tune in to this week's episode of The Break Room for a closer look at the magic behind Nights of Lights, the city’s cherished holiday display. Joel, assistant manager of the grounds division, shares insights into the planning, dedication, and teamwork involved in bringing this festive event to life. From coordinating decorations to handling unexpected weather, this conversation gives listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to make Nights of Lights shine bright every year.

Join The Break Room this week as we discuss ways to reduce waste and keep our community clean with Olivia Smith, Solid Waste and Sanitation Manager.  Learn about our upcoming “America Recycles Day” event on Friday, November 15, and how you can recycle glass, electronics, cooking oil, and more at the solid waste facility's drive-thru drop-off. From storm recovery efforts to holiday debris management, Olivia shares valuable tips and insights on how to make a positive impact on our environment.

Park Smart in St. Augustine: Join us in The Break Room this week with Tara Bennie, Parking Enforcement Supervisor, as we talk about the ins and outs of parking in downtown St. Augustine.  Before you come downtown this holiday season, we have some reminders for you - from the ParkStAug mobile app features to resident discounts, learn how to navigate city-managed lots and avoid privately managed lots. Tune in to get the inside scoop on long-term parking passes, pay-by-plate, and more to make your parking experience stress-free.

On this week's episode of The Break Room, Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes shares essential information about the presidential election.
Vicky covers key issues on the ballot, insider tips for navigating the long ballot, and how to find early voting locations (votesjc.gov). Don't miss this informative chat about voter turnout, poll workers, and election integrity. Mark your calendars for November 5 and help make St. Johns County's voter turnout record-breaking!

Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline returns to The Break Room to talk about the city’s recent response to Hurricane Milton. Kudos to residents for their preparedness, response, and clean-up! AND… Nights of Lights is just around the corner – do you know who will be lighting the city this year? Tune in to find out.

Listen to Part 2 of a two-part conversation with Mr. Bill Dudley about the important work he's doing for local veterans and how it makes a difference in our community - and what it means for him to be honored with this prestigious citizen award.

Listen to Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Mr. Bill Dudley about the important work he's doing for local veterans and how it makes a difference in our community - and what it means for him to be honored with this prestigious citizen award.

Follow-up with Part 2 of a recent interview with Barry Fox, Code Enforcement Manager, on The Break Room.