Popular Outdoor Retailer Closing 59 Stores Across 23 States After Bankruptcy Filing

Popular Outdoor Retailer Closing 59 Stores Across 23 States After Bankruptcy Filing

Fort Lauderdale, Florida — West Marine, one of the nation’s best-known boating and fishing supply retailers, is preparing to close dozens of stores across the United States as it works through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring aimed at stabilizing its finances and continuing operations. The Florida-based company announced that 59 retail locations in 23 states … Read more

Florida Teens Are Building Free Homes for Injured Veterans — And Changing Lives Forever

Florida Teens Are Building Free Homes for Injured Veterans — And Changing Lives Forever

Lake Panasoffkee, Florida — A unique partnership between a national nonprofit and Florida high school students is helping transform the lives of injured veterans by providing something many families desperately need: a place to call home. Building Homes for Heroes (BHH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting injured veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families, … Read more

Scientists Finally Spot Legendary Goblin Shark Alive in Deep Ocean for the First Time

Scientists Finally Spot Legendary Goblin Shark Alive in Deep Ocean for the First Time

Tonga Trench, South Pacific Ocean — One of the ocean’s most mysterious and rarely seen creatures has finally been observed alive in its natural environment, marking a major breakthrough for marine scientists studying life in the deep sea. Researchers have confirmed the first-ever sighting of a goblin shark in its natural habitat, capturing footage of … Read more