Sun-Sentinel: News

Inmates and Horses: In the middle of Florida�s horse country, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has opened a prison farm that is used to retire, rehabilitate and, in many cases, save from the slaughterhouse, old and injured racehorses. They cared for by minimum-security inmates who learn about horses in the barn and inside the classroom. Staff Photographer Nicholas R. Von Staden documents the project.

Spencer's battle: Heart transplant recipient Spencer Crawford and his mother, Ellen, celebrated his first birthday at their home in Boynton Beach in June 2001. Spencer, who has faced difficulties since the transplant, received his new heart in August 2000. Staff Photographer Susan Stocker has followed Spencer and his family.
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A day of shark fishing: Florida has become a hot spot in the legal fight over shark fishing. Sharks have become the object of of an international conservation movement, but fishermen who make their living from the creatures are afraid of losing their livelihood. Staff Photographer Nicholas R. Von Staden spent a day with fishermen on their boat.

Back to school: Students, parents and teacher all tried to ease into the beginning of school in Broward County. Our staff photographers were there for the tears, new friendships and the adventures.

The Dania Redbirds: A group of tenacious men make up this semi-pro baseball team from Dania Beach. Robert Mayer covers the team's ups and downs.

Unrest in Jamaica: The weekend of July 7, 2001 was one of deadly unrest in Kingston, Jamaica. Staff photographer Hilda M. Perez covers the aftermath.

Morgan Pressel: A 13-year-old Boca Raton girl makes it to the U.S. Women's Open Golf Tournament in Pine Needle, N.C. Photographer Robert Azmitia followed Pressel's trip.

Immigrants Behind Bars See and hear stories from the inside.

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Opening Day, 2001 Photographers capture the excitement of the Marlins' new season. Hear spectators sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame like you've never heard it before. Requires a Flash plug-in.

Play Ball!: In March 1999, two staff photographers traveled to Cuba to cover the historic match-up between the Cuban National Team and the Baltimore Orioles. Some of the photos in this presentation have never been published before. Requires a Flash plug-in. Also, be sure to turn up the volume.

The Year in Pictures: Staff photographers pick their best shots of the year.

Election 2000: The photo staff of the Sun-Sentinel captures the good, the bad and the weird of the historic recount of Election 2000.

A Dog's Life: Sun-Sentinel photographer Mike Stocker takes you on an odyssey about the lengths people go to for their dogs.

Elian's reunion: Photos from his removal from Miami home and reunion with his father.

Dan Marino: Through the years with South Florida's foremost Dolphin.

The Return to Kosovo:The war in Kosovo forced the Dalipi family to flee to the safety of the United States. But now that peace has returned to the region, so has the family -- and Sun-Sentinel photographer Hilda Perez was by their side to capture the story.

Phish concert: Traffic jams, good music and a memorable way to start the millennium.