Joe Espy
Joe Espy joined the FOX 13 team in November 2025.
Joe is no stranger to 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
Davenport man accused of abusing multiple children, beating 5-year-old 'for being gay': PCSO
A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targeted "for being gay."
St. Pete police officer involved in crash with motorcycle, rider critically injured: SPPD
A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle Friday night that left the rider with life-threatening injuries, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Hillsborough County road rage chase: Man accused of firing shots at vehicle with child inside: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of opening fire on a vehicle carrying four people, including a child, during a road rage incident that stretched across Interstate 4 and other roadways Wednesday afternoon.
Bradenton police arrest man accused in hit-and-run that left woman dead in her front yard: BPD
Bradenton police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that left a 77-year-old woman dead in front of her home Friday afternoon.
Oldsmar crash leaves 2 children hospitalized with serious injuries: PCSO
Deputies are investigating a crash in Oldsmar that sent multiple people, including two young children who were seriously injured, to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Fans question Tropicana Field safety after viral video shows moving support columns
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Pinellas County mother arrested months after her unsupervised 2-year-old son was hit, killed by truck: FHP
A Pinellas County mother is now facing felony charges months after the Florida Highway Patrol says her 2-year-old son wandered into the road in front of a pickup truck. The truck ran over the child, killing him outside the family’s home.
Tarpon Springs hit-and-run crash: Suspect arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured: TSPD
The Tarpon Springs Police Department has arrested a 23-year-old driver who reportedly left the scene of a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday evening.
11-year-old found safe after missing child alert: PSO
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says 11-year-old Kaleb New has been found safe.
Former Polk County deputy arrested, accused of ‘emotionally entangled’ relationship with teen cadet: PCSO
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.