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
Citrus County multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, driver runs from scene: FHP
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Pine Ridge left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Electrical fire destroys tent at liquidator store near Dunnellon: CCFR
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Man dies after early morning altercation in Seffner: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.
Bus driver falls asleep at wheel, hits utility pole in Brooksville: HCSO
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a transit bus driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the road, hitting a utility pole Friday morning in Brooksville.
Winter Haven crash on State Road 540 claims life of 79-year-old woman: PCSO
A 79-year-old woman was killed Friday afternoon in a crash at an intersection in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lakeland woman accused of performing unlicensed animal surgeries, dogs found living in filthy conditions: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a Lakeland woman is facing multiple charges after she illegally possessed a veterinary sedative, performed surgeries on dogs without a license and kept dogs in filthy conditions at a home.
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
Pinellas Park woman faces several felony charges after 110+ mph chase through Pasco County: FHP
A 29-year-old Pinellas Park woman was booked on several felony charges after leading troopers on a high-speed chase through Pasco County late Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Clearwater bicyclist killed after being hit by vehicle involved in crash: Police
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle involved in a crash Saturday evening at a busy downtown intersection, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
1 dead, another injured in shooting at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex: SCSO
Detectives with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting that left one dead and another hurt at an apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch.