Retired Circus Elephants Learn To Be Elephants Again | Patch PM

Tampa FL

05 May, 2021

7:04 PM

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight: Retired Circus Elephants Get First Taste Of Freedom In Florida Two weeks after the first 12 Asian elephants retired from the former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus had arrived at an expansive refuge for rare species in northeastern Florida, karma has turned things around for these majestic beings. Cryptocurrency Task Force Created In Miami-Dade County A task force of cryptocurrency and finance industry experts will explore the feasibility of allowing Miami-Dade County to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment for county taxes, fees and services. Police Body-Worn Camera Program Rolls Out Ahead Of Schedule After years in the works, the Sarasota Police Department started rolling out its new body-worn camera program last month and should be completed by the end of June, which is ahead of schedule Therapy Dogs Visit Staff, Patients At Blake Medical Center Frontline health care workers and patients at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton enjoyed a visit from some special guests Tuesday morning: three Southeastern Guide Dog ambassadors offering them some a pet therapy break. The Chelsea St. Pete's British-Flavored Coffee Shop Is Open The Chelsea St. Pete officially opened its coffee and tea shop doors to the community May 1. The shop has an Old English tea vibe with its London books, art and decor. Owner Teresa Chalkley, a Florida native, wanted to tie her love of The Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan with her husband's native England and Chelsea, London, together with the creation of her coffee shop. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Also Worth a Look Today Clearwater Offering Grants To Improve Downtown BusinessesPinellas County Consolidates COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing SitesPasco Sheriff, Schools Revise Student Information Sharing PolicyTampa Bay Children Can Receive Free Swim Lessons At YMCASoFresh To Host Grand Opening Of New Carrollwood LocationTanker Truck, Car Collide On I-275 North, No Major Injuries: FHPEmergency Rental Assistance Program Opens WednesdayPfizer Vaccine Clinic For Ages 16 And Older Scheduled SaturdaySt. Mark's Episcopal Church Thrift Store To Open FridaySwimming Open At Lithia Springs Conservation Park 1 Man Exposes Genitals to Officer, Other Suspect Offers Sex: Cops 1 Killed In 2-Car Crash On 49th Street: Police Across America Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Is Reinstated Trump Still Banned From Facebook — For Now Mikayla Miller Advocates Want Independent Inquiry In Teen's Death Cinco de Mayo: 5 Things To Know Before America Celebrates Some Tick Bites Are Deadly: Illinois Agency Offers Safety Tips