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A contract postal carrier in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, named Kori Ann Moreno has pleaded guilty to stealing mail containing cash or gift cards and throwing away the cards. The theft was reported by multiple complaints in July 2022, and Moreno was caught by USPS-OIG agents opening a greeting card containing $40. During an interview, Moreno admitted to stealing two to three letters a day since December 2021, but was unsure how much money she had obtained. She faces up to five years in prison and restitution to the victims. The case was investigated by the USPS-OIG and is being…

The St. Johns County School Board is planning to convert the historic Hastings library into a technical college. The project is estimated to cost $20 million and may be funded by a mix of district funding, a $10 million grant, and money from the American Rescue Plan. The building, which is almost 100 years old, will be renovated instead of being torn down. Architects are currently assessing the building, and a more detailed plan is expected to be released later this year. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com

A small plane crashed in St. Augustine, Florida, killing a dog and injuring a couple. Witnesses reported that the plane struggled to gain elevation during takeoff from the airport. The pilot’s decision to use the shortest runway at the airport may have played a role in the crash, according to a recording of the preflight communication between the pilot and air traffic control. Aviation experts said the pilot should have used the longest runway at the airport because the short one did not have the best wind direction for takeoff. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. CLICK…