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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Just how protected from COVID are you? Where to go in South Florida to measure your antibodies
Tests to learn your COVID antibody levels are becoming increasingly popular as people begin making decisions about how to live a normal life again. Federal regulators warn against the use of antibody tests as a predictor of COVID immunity, but low levels of antibodies — after an infection or vaccination — provide a signal that you may be vulnerable.
› Seminole’s latest renovation plans for justice center frustrate county leaders
For years, Seminole County has planned to move all the court operations from downtown Sanford to the county’s Five Points Complex, where the criminal justice courthouse is located — even spending nearly $1.2 million on design studies and architectural renderings. But as county officials recently finalized plans on a $41-million expansion and renovation of the five-story Criminal Justice Center and readies to kick off construction by mid-2025, Chief Judge Jessica Recksiedler of the 18th Judicial Circuit raised concerns that Seminole is not providing enough courtroom space to accommodate the county’s expected growth over the next two decades.
› JPMorgan Chase CEO says racial equity in tech critical for Miami
With a net worth of $1.7 billion, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is no stranger to large financial transactions. One of JPMorgan Chase’s latest endeavors is designed to help level Miami’s tech playing field for people from underserved communities. Dimon spoke at Miami-Dade College Monday to participate in the announcement of Tech Equity Miami.
› Hundreds of positions available at upcoming Manatee County job fair
Local government officials seek to attract applicants to hundreds of positions at an upcoming job fair available to promote openings within Manatee County, the School District and the Sheriff's Office. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a difficult job market for local employers in need of workers, and for job seekers looking for high-paying jobs, as inflation takes hold.
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