Sandy Sanders was inspired to join the American Red Cross nine years ago after retiring from the Air Force. Over the years, he’s become the foundation of the Panama City and Pensacola chapter.

From American Red Cross volunteers to Palm Beach County firefighters, crews are heading up to the Big Bend and Panhandle areas of Florida as Hurricane Helene moves up the Gulf of Mexico.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The American Red Cross and our local Titusville Fire Rescue united on Saturday morning to install free smoke alarms throughout Titusville for their Sound the Alarm event.