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
St. Pete man arrested after 100 mph DUI crash injures 4, including 2 children: CPD
A St. Petersburg man is facing felony charges after police say he hit two vehicles during a high-speed crash on U.S. 19 early Friday morning that injured four people in Clearwater, including two children.
St. Pete shooting in Childs Park neighborhood leaves 1 hospitalized: Police
Police are investigating a St. Petersburg shooting that sent one person to the hospital Friday evening, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Florida woman accused of kicking trooper, urinating on road during DUI investigation: FHP
A woman was arrested on multiple charges, including DUI, Wednesday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she resisted arrest, kicked a trooper and urinated on the road in front of EMS following a traffic stop in Palm River-Clair Mel.
Lithia man arrested after hidden cameras, child porn and over 1,000 voyeurism files found in home: HCSO
A Lithia man is behind bars after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives say they discovered hidden cameras, thousands of files containing voyeurism and child pornography on devices inside his home.
Bradenton police locate suspect after teen found dead outside home following 911 call
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
DUI driver accused of fleeing scene after Pasco County crash leaves man dead, woman paralyzed: FHP
A suspected drunk driver is facing several felony charges after troopers say he fled the scene of a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Pasco County that left a man dead, a woman paralyzed, and another woman injured with two broken legs.
Lithia brush fire spreads, leaves 1 person critically injured: HCFR
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Manatee County father arrested after child finds gun under bed, accidentally shoots 5-year-old sibling: MCSO
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
Rays, city of Tampa and Hillsborough County agree on new funding deal for $2.3B proposed stadium
A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2026 NFL schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.