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Florida Letter Carriers Association president supports audit at Jacksonville distribution center
Read full article: Florida Letter Carriers Association president supports audit at Jacksonville distribution centerThe President of the Florida Letter Carriers Association for the United States Postal Service is responding to calls for an investigation into delayed and missing mail at Postal Serviceโs Network Distribution Center.
City Council to consider resolution supporting legislation aiming to protect mail carriers
Read full article: City Council to consider resolution supporting legislation aiming to protect mail carriersAs attacks on mail carriers have soared in recent years, Congress is considering a bill that would provide USPS workers extra protection. Locally, Jacksonville City Council members are proposing a resolution in support of that legislation, especially in light of crimes that have happened in our area.
LIVE: USPS unveils postal stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Read full article: LIVE: USPS unveils postal stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgThe U.S. Postal Service will hold a first-day-of-issue ceremony to unveil a stamp honoring late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. USPS says the new Forever stamp honoring Ginsburg celebrates her "her groundbreaking contributions to justice, gender equality and the rule of law." Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with a portrait by Michael J. Deas based on a photograph by Philip Bermingham.
$50K reward offered for info leading to arrest, conviction of person who robbed mail carrier in Murray Hill
Read full article: $50K reward offered for info leading to arrest, conviction of person who robbed mail carrier in Murray HillInvestigators are searching for a suspect they say robbed a mail carrier at gunpoint.
Stamp increases from the USPS by the numbers
Read full article: Stamp increases from the USPS by the numbersIt is the third time in a year that the price has gone up and also represents the 17th time since 2001 that the price of stamps has changed. In all but one of those 17 instances, the price went up.
USPS wants to be the backbone of the e-commerce economy. That means it will soon cost more to send mail
Read full article: USPS wants to be the backbone of the e-commerce economy. That means it will soon cost more to send mailIn about a week, the price to send mail through the United States Postal Service is going up again. And the lead of the agency says rates will continue to rise at an uncomfortable rate.
Local deputies, postal workers help catch 2 suspected mail thieves
Read full article: Local deputies, postal workers help catch 2 suspected mail thievesTwo South Florida men, suspected of stealing mail, were arrested in St. Johns County Thursday. An investigation by the St. Johns County Sheriffโs Office along with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service resulted in the arrests after the men were spotted in the Julington Creek area of St. Johns County.
The cost of postage for the USPS has gone up once again
Read full article: The cost of postage for the USPS has gone up once againNext time you go to the post office, youโre going to need to bring some extra change. Effective July 10, the United States Postal Service increased its prices for First-Class Mail.
Jacksonville postal worker sentenced for stealing mail
Read full article: Jacksonville postal worker sentenced for stealing mailA mail carrier who pleaded guilty to stealing mail while employed by the United States Postal Service was sentenced Monday to two yearsโ probation, with $215 in restitution and a $100 special assessment.
Get a text about tracking a package? Pause before you click the link!
Read full article: Get a text about tracking a package? Pause before you click the link!Scammers know we're all using technology to keep an eye on our package shipments during the holiday season -- and they're ready to take advantage.
Waiting until the last minute to buy gifts online? Itโs going to cost you
Read full article: Waiting until the last minute to buy gifts online? Itโs going to cost youChristmas is less than one week away, and last-minute shoppers should expect to spend more if theyโre planning to ship last-minute gifts in time for the holiday.
Residents living in 8th fastest growing county in US say US Postal Service is overwhelmed
Read full article: Residents living in 8th fastest growing county in US say US Postal Service is overwhelmedResidents in Northern St. Johns County say theyโve been signing and sealing their letters and packages, but they arenโt necessarily being delivered on time or to the right address.
SHIPPING DEADLINES: Send your gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive for the holidays
Read full article: SHIPPING DEADLINES: Send your gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive for the holidays[MORE: These 3 apps will help you find the best holiday shopping deals, experts say | Doing a little online shopping? If youโre shipping gifts you want to arrive in time for Christmas, here are some recommended send-by dates for expected delivery by Dec. 25:USPS (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)Domestic Mail Class/Product Send-by Date USPS Retail Ground Service Dec. 15 First-Class Mail Service Dec. 18 Priority Mail Service Dec. 19 Priority Mail Express Service Dec. 23Click here for USPS holiday shipping dates for Alaska and Hawaii, military bases and overseas addresses. UPSShipping Option Send-by Date UPS Ground Dec. 15 UPS 3 Day Select Dec. 21 UPS 2nd Day Air Dec. 22 UPS Next Day Air Dec. 23Click here for more details on UPS holiday shipping. FedEx (U.S. to U.S.)Shipping Option Send-by Date FedEx SmartPost (certain exceptions apply) Dec. 9 FedEx Home Delivery Dec. 15 FedEx Ground Dec. 15 FedEx Express Saver Dec. 21 FedEx 3 Day Freight Dec. 21 FedEx 2 Day Dec. 22 FedEx 2 Day A.M. Dec. 22 FedEx 2 Day Freight Dec. 22 FedEx 1 Day Freight Dec. 23 FedEx Extra Hours Dec. 23 FedEx Standard Overnight Dec. 23 FedEx Priority Overnight Dec. 23 FedEx First Overnight Dec. 23 FedEx SameDay Dec. 25 FedEx SameDay City Priority Dec. 25 FedEx SameDay City Direct Dec. 25Click here to see last-day-to-ship dates if youโre planning to send gifts to Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico or other destinations. AmazonAmazon has not released its 2020 holiday shipping calendar, but last year, the company recommended buyers send products no later than Dec. 22 or Dec. 23 for a Dec. 25 arrival.
12 last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are perfect for 2020
Read full article: 12 last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are perfect for 2020(Photo by APEX/MEGA/GC Images) (2020 MEGA)Who: The other star of Netflixโs irresistible โTiger King." What youโll need: Your hair pulled back in a bun, glasses, a judgeโs robe and a fancy white collar. What youโll need: A banana costume and a loaf of bread to carry around. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Who: A video conferencing program that became very popular once the pandemic started in early 2020. What youโll need: A piece of cardboard cut with a whole in the middle to look like a screen.
Federal judge orders USPS to lift limits on extra trips & overtime one week before election
Read full article: Federal judge orders USPS to lift limits on extra trips & overtime one week before electionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A federal judge on Tuesday night issued a sweeping new set of orders for United States Postal Service leadership, reversing the limits Postmaster General Louis Dejoy imposed several months ago. โIโve got carriers that by the time Friday comes, theyโre into the 70-hour range for the week," Friedman said. Friedman told the News4Jax I-TEAM that U.S. postal workers working 20-30 hours of overtime a week have become common during election seasonFriedman said he applauds the judgeโs orders to reverse the limitations on mail collection imposed by Dejoy. An emergency motion filed by plaintiffs against President Donald Trump rescinded those USPS guidelines, eliminating a ban on late and extra trips to collect mail. Friedman said the ruling ensures USPS employees can do their jobs without fear of retribution from their employer -- right up until Election Day.
Why the winners still might not be known long after Election Day is over
Read full article: Why the winners still might not be known long after Election Day is overBut that fiasco could be nothing compared to this yearโs election -- and not just regarding who is elected president. There will be more mail-in ballots submitted than ever. The United States Postal Service is struggling with financial issues, which could delay the mailing of ballots throughout the country, according to CNBC. In August, the USPS sent letters to 46 states and Washington, D.C. warning that some main-in ballots might not arrive in time to be counted by Election Day, according to the Washington Post. Mail-in ballots take longer to count.
Will your ballot arrive on time? I-TEAM puts USPS to the test before Election Day
Read full article: Will your ballot arrive on time? I-TEAM puts USPS to the test before Election DayPostal Service to handle whatโs expected to be historic numbers of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, the I-TEAM is putting USPS to the test. Our investigative team spent four weeks performing an experiment that is exposing some flaws within the postal system โ specifically damaged mail. Damaged mailDuring our experiment, six of the 96 letters we mailed arrived damaged. Florida Association of Letter Carrier President Al Friedman told the I-TEAM mail sent from a blue mailbox has a higher chance of being damaged based on the condition of the blue mailbox. The I-TEAM asked USPS to let us inside one of its mail processing centers to show us how theyโll handle election mail but the agency denied our request.
Motherโs ashes missing after being mailed to Jacksonville
Read full article: Motherโs ashes missing after being mailed to JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Theyโre sacred to families and meant to be in good hands, but two sisters say their motherโs ashes are missing after they were mailed to Jacksonville. The package that the cremated remains were sent in is nowhere to be found nearly a week after they were mailed. Melissa, a Jacksonville resident who asked to keep her last name private, said her half-sister in Louisville, Kentucky, sent her motherโs remains through USPS Priority Mail on Thursday. Redford said she unknowingly sent the package to Melissaโs former address, which she recently moved from. โMaybe we can get them back.โIf you have any information that can help locate the remains, youโre asked to contact USPS.
I-TEAM putting the U.S. Postal Service to the test
Read full article: I-TEAM putting the U.S. Postal Service to the testWith more Americans than ever expected to cast their votes by mail in the November general election, the News4Jax I-TEAM is performing an experiment that could expose flaws within the postal system. Postal Service have raised questions about if those changes will result in slower service for customers or any other problems that could have an impact on election results. Or will all our mock ballots arrive on time at their intended destination and reveal there are no problems with the USPS locally? Postal Service, we want to hear from you. You can also contact I-Team investigator Tarik Minor by emailing Tminor@wjxt.com
Worried about whether your vote will count? Hereโs how to submit a ballot without using the mail
Read full article: Worried about whether your vote will count? Hereโs how to submit a ballot without using the mailRestrictions and types of early voting vary by state, but 40 states and the District of Columbia do offer some form of early voting. Turning in ballots at a local election office or polling locationJust about every state allows voters to bring ballots in person to turn them in at local election offices. If youโre not close to a local election office to turn in a ballot, some states allow ballots to be turned in to alternate locations or the polling locations. New Hampshire and Vermont allow voters to return ballots to a polling place. Drop boxesThese are special containers that allow voters to drop off absentee or mail-in ballots in sealed envelopes.
On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friend
Read full article: On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friendFifty years ago, the former Post Office Department changed over and became the United States Postal Service. Postal Service, as we know it now, has only been around since 1970? Energized by the Civil Rights Movement, postal workers in New York went on strike, and the movement eventually swelled across the country. Previously, letters were taken to a Post Office, where employees would note the postage due (or paid) in the upper right corner. Postal Service stands financially, perhaps we do have to consider, what if the mail goes away someday?
Want your package to arrive by Christmas 2019? A guide to all your shipping deadlines
Read full article: Want your package to arrive by Christmas 2019? A guide to all your shipping deadlinesPostal ServiceDec. 14: USPS Retail Ground shipments โ Dec. 18: Alaska to mainland First-Class Mail โ Dec. 19: Hawaii to mainland First-Class Mail and Priority Mail, also Alaska Priority Mail โ *Thereโs still time for dates below! Dec. 20: First-Class Mail ServiceDec. 21: Priority Mail; Also deadline for Alaska and Hawaii to the mainland through Priority Mail ExpressDec. 23: Priority Mail ExpressTrying to send something overseas or to a member of the military? Click or tap here to check out the guide we followed from USPS, and to learn more about your mailing specifics and guidelines. FedExDec. 9: SmartPost โ Dec. 16: Ground and home delivery โ Dec. 19: Express Saver โ *Thereโs still time for the dates below! As for Amazon deadlines, youโre likely looking at Dec. 22 or Dec. 23, depending on if youโre a Prime member, where you live and what youโre ordering.