Joe Espy
Joe Espy joined the FOX 13 team in November 2025.
Joe is no stranger to the Tampa Bay area. He grew up in Valrico and looks forward to covering stories back home in the 813.
After graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2022, Joe spent two years as a digital producer for Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys watching all kinds of sports, especially if his favorite Michigan and Detroit teams are playing. In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time with family and his English bulldog, Kaia.
The latest from Joe Espy
116 arrested, 5 human trafficking victims rescued in 'Operation Relentless Summer': HCSO
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
4 'violent' Mexican cartel members accused in scheme to buy military weapons with drugs in Czech Republic: DOJ
Four members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful and violent drug organizations, are facing federal charges after they were arrested in the Czech Republic. The men are accused of trying to buy military weapons with drugs trafficked into the United States, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
2 arrested after deputies find drugs, 3 children in Hillsborough warehouse: HCSO
Two people were arrested after a narcotics investigation led Hillsborough County deputies to a warehouse in the University area, where investigators say they found drugs and three young children inside.
Armed man killed after opening fire on Florida deputies during SWAT standoff: OCSO
An armed 29-year-old man was killed after he fired shots at deputies who were trying to serve warrants at his Crestview home Saturday morning, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. DeSantis touts electric air taxis set for testing in Florida by end of 2026: 'Dream into reality'
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the state's efforts to develop and test the next generation of transportation Monday, including electric air taxis and self-driving vehicles.
2 charged with murder in separate Hillsborough deadly fentanyl overdose cases: HCSO
Two people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in separate investigations into a pair of deadly fentanyl overdoses in Hillsborough County, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Manatee County deputies believe 3 victims were 'targeted' in shooting near Palmetto
Three people were injured in what deputies believe was a targeted shooting at a home Sunday night near Palmetto, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Haines City man killed, woman injured after SUV crossed center line: PCSO
A 26-year-old Haines City man was killed and another driver was injured in a crash Sunday morning in Poinciana, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota man threw brick through synagogue window 'because it was Jewish place of worship': Police
A man was arrested after Sarasota police say he admitted to intentionally throwing a brick through the front window of a downtown synagogue because it was a Jewish place of worship.
Lakeland police announce 3 indictments, 1 suspect wanted in 2020 Christmas Eve killing of grandmother
Nearly six years after a Christmas Eve shooting claimed the life of a 70-year-old Lakeland grandmother and injured three members of her family, investigators announced multiple arrests and new murder charges.