What happened in the Keys on Labor Day, September 2, 1935 will forever be seared onto the community’s collective memory. That evening a Category 5 hurricane packing 200mph winds barreled through Matecumbe Key leaving little behind.

Many people in this country have experienced a significant crisis in their home or neighborhood, but less than half of the people surveyed by the American Red Cross have taken steps to be prepared for emergencies.

PLANTATION, FL (July 21, 2010) — Water, sand and cool tropical breezes, are just some of the things you can find at the beach and at the American Red Cross Broward County Chapter’s Beach Ball on October 23.

This year's Pairings event will showcase signature dishes from more than 20 of the finest restaurants in South Florida. The ingredients of each dish are complimented with the perfect cocktail all included for one low price.

The Spectrum Awards For Women annually recognizes outstanding women whose efforts have made significant contributions to the quality of life in South Florida. Click now to nominate outstanding women.

With an extremely active hurricane season looming and local disasters such as floods and home fires, the American Red Cross South Florida Region is launching today a new disaster relief fundraising drive.

South Florida is used to high temperatures; after all we are in the Sunshine State. But in recent years, excessive heat due to heat waves has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods.