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Joe Cavaretta

Joe Cavaretta is a photographer and videographer at the Sun Sentinel and a licensed and insured Part 107 drone pilot. He is from El Paso, Texas, and has worked for the Associated Press in Mexico City, Miami, and Las Vegas. He was once a boss at the San Antonio Express-News and worked at the San Jose Mercury News.

3 teens killed in Pompano Beach crash were inseparable, family members say

December 30, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

A 15-year-old, 16-year-old and 18-year-old died in a car crash at a bus stop in Pompano Beach on Monday night.

2025 in pictures: Stanley Cup repeat and life in South Florida | PHOTOS

December 29, 2025 at 9:54 a.m.

Explore the most striking images of the year from the Sun Sentinel photojournalism team. This 2025 gallery balances major headlines, like the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup repeat, with intimate slice-of-life...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) celebrates after running for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Quinn Ewers leads Dolphins to 20-17 win over Buccaneers | PHOTOS

December 28, 2025 at 7:39 p.m.

View photos from Hard Rock Stadium as rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw his first two NFL touchdown passes in the Miami Dolphins’ 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton Jr. (98), Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Quinn Ewers makes first start in Dolphins’ 45-21 loss to Bengals | PHOTOS

December 21, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

View photos from the Miami Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa watches Quinn Ewers during practice, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Quarterback Quinn Ewers takes over after Tua Tagovailoa benched | PHOTOS

December 18, 2025 at 4:50 p.m.

View photos from the Miami Dolphins' first practice following the major quarterback shakeup. The gallery captures rookie Quinn Ewers taking first-team reps after being named the starter for Sunday's game...

Cardinal Newman Coach Jack Daniels and quarterback Jyron Hughley celebrate after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Cardinal Newman stuns Chaminade-Madonna in 1A state championship | PHOTOS

December 11, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.

In a upset, the Cardinal Newman Crusaders defeated Chaminade-Madonna 17-14 in the FHSAA Class 1A State Football Championship. The photo gallery captures the final moments of the title game, where...

Scenes from the North Pole Fantasy Flight on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. United Airlines, in conjunction with multiple community partners, brings children from South Florida hospitals and cancer centers on board an aircraft for a short flight that lands at the “North Pole” to meet Santa. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Fantasy Flight brings North Pole to South Florida children | PHOTOS

December 2, 2025 at 6:53 p.m.

View photos from the United Airlines Fantasy Flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The gallery captures deserving children from Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and other...

Miami Dolphins defense celebrates a fumble recovery by defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins hold off Saints 21-17, win third straight | PHOTOS

November 30, 2025 at 6:07 p.m.

View photos from the Miami Dolphins' dramatic 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. The gallery highlights key plays from running back De'Von Achane...

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks to the media on board the USCG Stone at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. A record 49,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $362 million is offloaded after being seized on the Eastern Pacific. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Coast Guard offloads $362 million in cocaine at Port Everglades | PHOTOS

November 19, 2025 at 11:06 a.m.

View photos of the U.S. Coast Guard's offload of over 49,000 pounds of cocaine, valued at more than $362 million, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov....

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane runs in a touchdown Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins snap losing streak, stun Bills 30-13 | PHOTOS

November 9, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

View photos from the Miami Dolphins' decisive 30-13 victory over the rival Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The gallery highlights the performances of De'Von Achane (174 rushing...

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