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Now that December is here, many of us are eyeing those Christmas lists and checking off all the things.

Have you heard of Operation Santa?

The United States Postal Service has announced new stamps that honor Katherine Meyers Graham

The nation's three largest package delivery services are out with their holiday shipping deadlines.

All kinds of things are out of stock. Why? Then: So … about the “bad art friend.”

ORLANDO, Fla. — A nationwide day of service returns to Central Florida this weekend, ready to pack 100,000 meals for those in need. This year, the meals will work to fight child hunger in both Central Florida and Haiti. After having to cancel last year’s event in the pandemic, organizers are excited to see a record turnout of helping hands. “The more hands we have on deck, the faster the meals are packaged,” Neal Patel said. To learn more about the event, click here.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando and Orange County firefighters will be hitting the ice for a good cause this weekend. “Our mission is to help the families of fallen first responders,” said Lt. Bradley Shanks. He will be on the ice Saturday as the Orlando Fire Department takes on the Orange County Fire Rescue Department in a heated rivalry game. READ: World War II nursing veteran in hospice care honored with special pinning ceremony“The pre-ice festivities with the tribute is very heartfelt,” Shanks said. The pre-ice festivities are just as much of a draw as the actual game itself.

People across the U.S. could see the pace of their mail delivery slow down as early as Friday.

Federal authorities arrested a 75-year-old Michigan man who they say was motivated by unhappiness about “immoral content” on phones, including pornography and cursing.

U.S Postal Service is proposing a holiday surcharge to offset rising delivery costs.

A train hit a U.S. Postal Services vehicle that got stuck on a dirt road near railroad tracks on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Postmaster general says USPS may slow down first-class mail Postmaster General Louis DeJoy apologized for holiday shipping delays, but told House lawmakers that his strategic plan may further slow down first-class mail service.

Postal Service is saying out with the old and in with the new when it comes to their delivery trucks. USPS showed off their new wheels Wednesday and announced that it will be getting the “next-generation delivery vehicle” or NGDV if the name is too long to say. The new NGDV will have a low engine compartment, a very high windshield, backup cameras and blind-spot detectors. “The vehicle award is part of a 10-year plan to improve customer service, achieve financial stability and better support the postal workforce,” the postal service added. The major upgrade though is airbags and air conditioning, which weren’t in previous mail trucks.

One 88-year-old woman who has lived on the same Gresham block for 45 years — 25 of which she said she spent as a USPS employee herself — said the wait for mail has never been as bad as it’s been right now. Over the past three months, the woman, who asked to withhold her name from publication due to fear of retaliation, has checked her mailbox at least twice a day, but usually it’s empty.

(Copyright 2020 by CNN Newsource - All rights reserved.) New 'Star Wars' stamps coming this springThe US Postal Service is releasing some out-of-this-world forever stamps this spring. It will offer stamps of 10 droids from the Star Wars universe, including the beloved R2D2, C3PO and BB8. The postal service says they are a nod to the commitment of Lucasfilm and its parent company Disney to science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM learning. [TRENDING: Video shows officer slamming student | Man shoots at ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend 94 times | These men are paying $55M to go to space station]The droid stamps were designed by Greg Breeding while William Gicker served as art director.

Investigators said that on Dec. 31, 2018, the postal worker had just gotten into his unmarked USPS vehicle when Ruebusch tapped on his passenger window while holding a handgun. The postal worker was shot in the right shoulder as he drove away.

[MORE: These 3 apps will help you find the best holiday shopping deals, experts say | Doing a little online shopping? If you’re 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 you’re 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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida postal carrier has been convicted of stealing gift cards and other mail. Terrell Andre Mosely, 40, pleaded guilty Friday in Jacksonville federal court to theft of mail by a postal employee, according to court records. Postal Service Office of Inspector General began investigating customer complaints regarding stolen mail on a Jacksonville postal route that Mosely worked in August 2019. Investigators linked a stolen Target gift card to a phone number associated with Mosely. During a search of Mosely’s personal belongings and car, agents reported finding more than 230 pieces of stolen mail.

Postal Service to have postal inspectors sweep underperforming facilities for election mail. Seven battleground states conducting sweeps do not allow ballots to be counted after Election Day: Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, New Hampshire, Arizona, and Maine. According to new court filings, scores have steadily declined since Wednesday, when the USPS reported it moved 97% of ballots on time. To fix the issues, USPS has provided “multiple layers of operational oversight,” is coordinating closely with the USPS inspector general and has been holding daily troubleshooting calls. Some post offices have implemented “local turnaround.”That’s where ballots are being delivered directly to local boards of election instead of going through normal mail processing.

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All rights reserved)If you’re planning on mailing in your ballot, send it out no later than Tuesday, Oct. 27, otherwise it may not arrive by Election Day. Postal Service is recommending. For most states, the deadline to receive mail in ballots is Election Day. [TRENDING: ‘Smell of rotting flesh’ leads to body in trunk | How to celebrate Halloween during pandemic | 98 ‘murder hornets’ removed]But in some states such as Louisiana, ballots must be received by Monday, Nov. 2. If you can’t mail it in by Tuesday, most states also allow you to drop it off at a polling place or election office.

Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans began voting by mail, raising the possibility of ballots being rejected because they arrive too late. [BALLOT TRACKER: Voting by mail? Here’s how to track your ballot | VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of the presidential election]This interactive embed shows how much better or worse postal districts did at delivering First-Class Mail on time using the most recent data from the week of October 3. Try viewing this in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9 or later. Click here or visit ClickOrlando.com/results2020 to learn more about what you can expect to see on your ballot.

But that fiasco could be nothing compared to this year’s 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.

Postal Service unveiled this year’s crop of holiday stamps Thursday. This is the Holiday Delight stamp. The stamp art was inspired by folk art and features four items that represent Christmas, a Christmas tree, an ornament, a stuffed stocking and a prancing reindeer. The Holiday Delights stamps are available nationwide. The forever stamp costs 55 cents per stamp and $11 for a book of 20.

Restrictions 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 you’re 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.

Fifty 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?

Postal Service confirmed Monday that two employees at a downtown Winter Park Post Office location have tested positive for the coronavirus. According to a USPS spokesperson, one employee has not returned to work at the Post Office on North New York Avenue. The second employee remains quarantined and will return to work when medically cleared, the USPS spokesperson said in an email. “At this time, we believe exposure risk for other employees at the Winter Park facility is low, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the county health department,” a spokesperson said in an email. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Two employees of the U.S. Postal Service in the Orlando area have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a USPS release. One employee works at a processing plant in Seminole, while the other works at the Gore Station Post Office. Both employees are quarantined and will return when medically cleared, according to the release. Exposure to other employees at both facilities is believed to be low.

This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. [CORONAVIRUS: Get the latest news and updates]This had led some to wonder whether those packages on their front porch could spread coronavirus. Heres what you need to know about sending mail during the coronavirus pandemic:Should I disinfect my mail? And I dont even know how you would disinfect your mail.What if my postal worker has coronavirus? If an adult signature is requested by a shipper, recipients must present identification with proof of age to the driver.

This had led some to wonder whether those packages on their front porch could spread coronavirus. "In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures," the CDC said on its website. Here's what you need to know about sending mail during the coronavirus pandemic:Should I disinfect my mail? UPS said in a statement Monday that it is temporarily modifying the procedures its drivers use for residential and business deliveries. If an adult signature is requested by a shipper, recipients must present identification with proof of age to the driver.

This had led some to wonder whether those packages on their front porch could spread coronavirus. "In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures," the CDC said on its website. Here's what you need to know about sending mail during the coronavirus pandemic:Should I disinfect my mail? UPS said in a statement Monday that it is temporarily modifying the procedures its drivers use for residential and business deliveries. If an adult signature is requested by a shipper, recipients must present identification with proof of age to the driver.

This had led some to wonder whether those packages on their front porch could spread coronavirus. "In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures," the CDC said on its website. Here's what you need to know about sending mail during the coronavirus pandemic:Should I disinfect my mail? UPS said in a statement Monday that it is temporarily modifying the procedures its drivers use for residential and business deliveries. If an adult signature is requested by a shipper, recipients must present identification with proof of age to the driver.

A guide to all your holiday shipping deadlinesPublished: December 6, 2019, 9:59 amThe U.S. Postal Service’s busiest time of the season is two weeks before Christmas.

Postal ServiceDec. 14: USPS Retail Ground shipments ✅Dec. 18: Alaska to mainland First-Class Mail ✅Dec. 19: Hawaii to mainland First-Class Mail and Priority Mail, also Alaska Priority Mail ✅*There’s 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 ✅Dec. 16: Ground and home delivery ✅Dec. 19: Express Saver ✅*There’s still time for the dates below! As for Amazon deadlines, you’re likely looking at Dec. 22 or Dec. 23, depending on if you’re a Prime member, where you live and what you’re ordering.

Calif. man surprised to receive package of pot with his return address The USPS claims that marijuana dealers are increasingly using the postal service to send packages of pot. As one Sacramento, Calif., man found out, the sellers are using false identities for the return address. KOVR's Steve Large reports.