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
Tampa men accused of stealing rare Pokémon card worth over $1K: HCSO
A pair of Tampa men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a rare Pokémon card valued at more than $1,000, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
USF's Bryan Hodgson named Providence head coach
University of South Florida men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson is leaving the program after one season to take over as the new head coach at Providence College, according to an announcement from USF Vice President of Athletics Rob Higgins on Sunday.
St. Pete suspicious house fire leaves teen dead, 2 others hospitalized: SPFR
A house fire in the Coquina Key area early Sunday morning has left one teenager dead and two others injured, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Man shot, killed near I-4 and Plant City: HCSO
Detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed near Interstate 4 and Plant City early Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Pinellas County man accused of beating Chihuahua to death: PCSO
A Pinellas County man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies say he beat his dog to death for entering a room she was not allowed in, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Citrus Park man arrested on drug charges after police officer fires gunshot during chase: TPD
A Citrus Park man is facing drug-related charges after a police officer fired a gunshot at him during a chase in the Hyde Park area Saturday night, according to the Tampa Police Department.
8 people ejected, seriously injured after golf cart hit by vehicle in Wesley Chapel: FHP
Eight people riding on a golf cart were ejected and seriously injured Saturday evening in a rollover crash after they were hit by a vehicle in Wesley Chapel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa police officer recovering after being hit by car while directing traffic near Raymond James Stadium: TPD
A sergeant with the Tampa Police Department is recovering after reportedly being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic following a concert near Raymond James Stadium early Sunday morning.
Man dies, woman injured after being found shot inside vehicle in Ruskin: HCSO
Detectives are investigating a shooting in Apollo Beach that left a man dead and a woman injured early Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the victims were later found inside a vehicle in a ditch in Ruskin.
Plant City High School student accused of bringing gun to campus, robbing classmates: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old student accused of bringing a gun onto campus and robbing classmates at Plant City High School.