Joey Swanson
Joey Swanson joined the FOX 13 team in November 2024 and is excited to be covering all things Tampa Bay!
Before joining FOX 13, Joey spent a few years as a TV producer in Tampa and Duluth, Minnesota.
Joey is a Minnesota native and a 2021 graduate from the University of St. Thomas where he enjoyed covering sports and general campus news.
In his free time, Joey enjoys spending time outdoors playing tennis, golf and going for runs.
You also might run into Joey reffing basketball games around the Tampa Bay area, so feel free to say hello if he’s calling the game you are at!
The latest from Joey Swanson
Winter Haven firetruck hit by SUV, firefighters pull injured driver to safety: WHPD
A Winter Haven firetruck was struck by a Mercedes-Benz SUV at the intersection of Overlook Drive and Dundee Road on Saturday night, according to police.
20-time felon arrested for trafficking cocaine out of Sarasota home: SPD
A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.
Florida woman strangles nurse with ankle monitor power cord: Pinellas Park police
A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.
PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.
Teen hospitalized after Avon Park shooting; deputies also investigating fight
A teen was airlifted to the hospital after a chaotic and violent night in Avon Park on Monday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Former Brooksville church youth leader charged with 35 counts of child porn possession
A former youth leader is now charged with 35 counts of child porn possession after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says detectives found more illegal files on the man's phone.
Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
Tampa Convention Center honored for becoming premiere event space
The Tampa Convention Center is in the spotlight once again for being one of the top meeting venues and destination services in the southern United States.
Gulfport hit-and-run suspect arrested after striking 2 people on an electric scooter: PCSO
An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run that injured two people who were riding an electric scooter in Gulfport, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Gulfport hit-and-run critically injures 2 people riding electric scooter: PCSO
Two people riding an electric scooter were struck by a car in Gulfport on Friday evening and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for the driver.