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
2 dead after small plane crashes, catches fire in Hillsborough County: Officials
Two people are dead after a small plane crashed and caught fire Thursday morning in Hillsborough County, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Guatemalan woman was in U.S. illegally, arrested after backing into Polk deputy's patrol vehicle: PCSO
A Guatemalan woman living in the United States illegally was arrested early Wednesday after she backed her vehicle into a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to PCSO.
Florida to receive 5.7 million eggs in $3.3M settlement over producer price manipulation allegations
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that 5.7 million eggs will be distributed across the state as part of a $3.3 million settlement stemming from allegations that egg producers manipulated market prices.
Bay Area dengue cases rise to 33 as mosquito spraying ramps up
Locally acquired dengue fever cases in the Bay Area have climbed to 33, prompting mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to ramp up surveillance, inspections and spraying, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA).
Cobalt Apartments fire: 167 displaced, residents 'highly unlikely' to retrieve belongings
The Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel provided an update Monday on the Aug. 20 fire that destroyed one of its buildings, saying 83 occupied apartments were impacted. The complex said 167 residents were displaced and it's "highly unlikely" they will be able to retrieve personal belongings from the building.
Polk man arrested, accused of attacking pregnant woman: PCSO
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
Van fire causes major delays on Sunshine Skyway Bridge: FHP
A Verizon work van caught fire Monday morning on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, prompting the closure of multiple northbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dead after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto: PCSO
A man died after he was struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested after cutting down oak tree at Venice crash memorial: VPD
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
St. Pete man accused of exposing himself for OnlyFans content at Sawgrass Lake Park: PCSO
A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a person told deputies he saw the man exposing himself at Sawgrass Lake Park, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.