SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- "The Paper Bear," a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, has been officially selected for the 2025 Florida Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. The world premiere of the film will take place during the festival, which runs from April 11 to 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the film's journey to raise awareness about Northwest Florida's biodiversity.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dr. Marco N. Barusco, a pioneer in hair restoration surgery and renowned educator, has been appointed Vice President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). This prestigious role reflects his decades-long commitment to advancing cosmetic surgery standards, particularly within hair restoration.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Women entrepreneurs now have a new funding opportunity with the RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant, designed to support women-owned, for-profit businesses while promoting well-being and sustainability. RestorHER, founded by Cheya Thousand, helps ambitious women thrive without burnout through funding, coaching, and community-driven initiatives.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the successful completion of its IT infrastructure migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move enhances Dark Matter's ability to deliver superior performance, scalability and reliability to mortgage industry clients

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its February 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors industrial capital project activity across North America, including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment upgrades. The latest research identifies 149 new projects, with renovation initiatives taking the lead in the industry.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Wednesday (April 9), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hurley and Robert Spottswood Jr. and the reappointment of Charlette Roman to the South Florida Water Management District. First, Thomas Hurley is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Becker Holding Corporation.

MIAMI, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces the appointment of Stacy Miller as the new Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). Miller joins the County from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where she currently serves as the District Six Secretary, overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the State Highway System in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.