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
Safety Harbor man accused of shooting girlfriend, running her over with vehicle: PCSO
A 40-year-old Safety Harbor man is accused of shooting his girlfriend and running her over with his vehicle after an argument outside a bar Tuesday night, leaving the woman with life-threatening injuries, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Former FSU cornerback refused to let woman out of SUV during 150-mph Hillsborough chase: FHP
A former Florida State University football player is accused of leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase that reached more than 150 mph and refusing to let a woman out of his vehicle, according to an FHP arrest affidavit.
Citrus County corrections officer accused of knocking inmate unconscious: CCSO
A corrections officer at the Citrus County Detention Facility faces a battery charge following an investigation into a use of force incident that reportedly left an inmate unconscious, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver arrested in deadly St. Petersburg scooter hit-and-run: Police
A 19-year-old driver was arrested on a warrant for leaving the scene of a deadly crash after a man riding an electric scooter was hit and killed in St. Petersburg in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Tampa woman among 3 accused of stealing Treasury checks, opening bank accounts with fake IDs: DOJ
Three people, including a Tampa woman, have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of stealing U.S. Treasury checks and using counterfeit driver's licenses to access the money, according to the State Attorney's Office.
Oregon man accused of DUI, running red light in deadly Gibsonton crash: FHP
A 54-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV early Saturday morning, and the other driver was later arrested on charges including DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sarasota County jewelry store owners help uncover $361K elderly exploitation scheme: SCSO
Two former law enforcement officers who now own a Sarasota County jewelry store helped investigators uncover a major financial exploitation scheme involving an elderly woman and her late husband that resulted in the arrests of two people accused of stealing more than $361,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa police vehicle hits 2 officers, suspect during arrest: TPD
Two Tampa police officers and a suspect were taken to the hospital Monday after a police vehicle driven by another officer hit them while they were trying to take the suspect into custody, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Zephyrhills man accused of 130 mph chase, hitting 2 vehicles near Wesley Chapel: FHP
A 19-year-old Zephyrhills man is accused of leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 275 before crashing into two vehicles near State Road 56 and being arrested, according to an FHP arrest affidavit.
Suspect shot after opening fire on Sarasota County deputies: SCSO
A 39-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after a deputy-involved shooting early Sunday morning at a Sarasota County home, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.