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
Fire spreads between homes in Tampa neighborhood: HCFR
Firefighters battled flames that spread across two homes in a Tampa neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Tampa 'super speeder' jailed after going more than 140 mph on I-4: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a trooper clocked a sedan traveling at more than 140 mph on Interstate 4 in Plant City.
Man driving 95 mph with headlights off gets prison for deadly DUI crash in North Port, state attorney says
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
Winter Haven man facing 49 child porn charges, accused of selling sexual content of minors: Police
A 24-year-old Winter Haven man faces 49 child pornography charges following an investigation that police say was sparked by a tip from California authorities.
Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead, motorcyclist arrested
A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.
Florida woman accused of firing gunshot through wall during argument with boyfriend: PCSO
A Florida woman is facing an attempted murder charge after she allegedly fired a gun through a bedroom wall during a dispute with her boyfriend, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Hernando woman arrested in murder-for-hire plot: CCSO
An 81-year-old Hernando woman was arrested after investigators say she tried to hire someone to commit murder.
Florida woman arrested after 50 neglected dogs rescued during illegal breeding investigation: CCSO
A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after 50 neglected dogs were removed from her home, where investigators say she was illegally breeding, selling dogs and practicing veterinary medicine without a license, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa man arrested in 2022 deadly apartment shooting: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Tuesday in connection with a 2022 shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in Tampa.
Pat Maroon, former Lightning forward, named grand marshal of Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon will serve as grand marshal of the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, organizers announced Thursday.