News for Human Interest

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Happy Home Construction Launches Limited-Time VIP Showroom Experience in Gainesville Gainesville, FL — Happy Home Construction is excited to announce the launch of a limited-time VIP Showroom Experience, designed to give future homeowners a red-carpet introduction to the affordable luxury homes redefining North Central Florida living. From September 15 through October 15, 2025, guests can enjoy ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Education, Fun Facts, Economic, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Happy Home Construction Partners with Chris Doering Mortgage to Bring Affordable Luxury to the Community Gainesville, FL — Happy Home Construction is proud to announce its recent collaboration with Chris Doering Mortgage, strengthening its mission to build affordable luxury homes in North Central Florida. As part of this commitment, Happy Home Construction and Chris Doering Mortgage have teamed ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Fun Facts, Press Release
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tioga Town Center is so pleased to announce the addition of Volcanic Sushi + Sake to the Award-Winning Town Center! Volcanic’s newest, and fourth restaurant, will be located at 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 137. Fueled by a vision to become the most dominant Asian restaurant in the world, Volcanic Sushi + Sake offers outstanding innovative quality food and exceptional service. Their menu offers items ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tioga Town Center is thrilled to welcome the West End Tavern to the Award-Winning Town Center Gainesville, Fla. — The West End Tavern has opened their doors at Tioga Town Center. West End Tavern is a locally owned & operated bar and restaurant serving delicious food and drinks, in addition to entertainment. They’re located at 140 SW 128th Street Suite B, Newberry, FL 32669. With over 20 years ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, General News Article
Monday, August 25, 2025
Happy Home Construction Event Space Now Open to Local Organizations Gainesville, FL — The Happy Home Construction Event Space at 7600 NW 5th Place, Gainesville, FL is now open for local businesses, foundations, charities, and civic groups seeking a professional venue for gatherings. The campus features a 100-person auditorium with adjacent breakout rooms, ideal for workshops, trainings, ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, August 25, 2025
Texas de Brazil, The Nation's Premier Brazilian Steakhouse is Coming to ButlerGAINESVILLE, FL, August 22, 2025 - Butler Enterprises is pleased to announce the newest restaurant experience destination, Texas de Brazil, Churrascaria Steakhouse, is coming to Butler Town Center. This family-owned business opened their first location in 1998, bringing the best of both worlds, Brazilian Churrascaria and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Cade Museum co-founder and board chair Phoebe Cade Miles has been featured in Forbes’ new “50 Over 50” list of women who have not only made great accomplishments in their careers, but who are creating their greatest achievements after the age of 50.  Forbes recently released the 2025 “50 Over 50” list in conjunction with Mika Brzezinski, the founder of Know Your Value and co-host of MSNBC’s ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Tioga Town Center is so pleased to announce the beneficiary of the 2025 Tioga Town Center Charity Car Show Fundraiser; ElderCare of Alachua County's Meals on Wheels Program! ElderCare offers congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals for seniors. Hot lunches are served at five congregate meal sites throughout Alachua County and a hot lunch is delivered to home-bound clients in Alachua ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Monday, May 12, 2025
2025 State of ALICE Working -- Yet Still Falling Short: 1 in 3 Workers in Florida's Most Common Jobs Struggle to Get ByNew research zeroes in on households living paycheck to paycheck, yet often with income that's too high for assistance [Gainesville, Fla.] - According to new data from United Way North Central Florida and its research partner United for ALICE, 36% of workers in Florida's 20 most ...read more
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