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
Gun supplies found in Fine Arts building on USF campus: police
Some gun supplies were found in the Fine Arts building on the USF campus on Friday, according to campus police.
Man arrested for spray-painting Sarasota County patrol car, 7-Eleven property: SCSO
A Sarasota County patrol car and a 7-Eleven were vandalized with a similar graffiti mark, according to the sheriff's office.
Bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Pinellas Park early Sunday morning: PPPD
A bicyclist was hospitalized after a crash at the intersection of 49th Street N and Park Blvd. N, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Homicide investigation underway after shooting at Tampa apartment complex: HCSO
One man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex at 12401 Orange Grove Drive early on Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Fire destroys Clearwater treatment center, causing over $1 million in damage: CFR
The Fairwinds Treatment Center in Clearwater was evacuated on Sunday morning after a fire broke out, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Florida State resuming classes on Monday, days after tragic shooting on campus
Florida State students will be heading back to class just days after the horrific shooting that killed two people and injured six others.
Treasure Island police investigating 'suspicious' fire that destroys pontoon boat
The city of Treasure Island says police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a 20-foot pontoon boat early on Saturday morning.
Elderly couple found dead in Sarasota front yard after apparent murder-suicide: MCSO
An elderly couple was found dead in the front yard of a Sarasota home after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Teen indicted on first-degree murder charges after death of ex-girlfriend in Hernando County
The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office is sharing more details about the prosecution of a 16-year-old for the recent murder of his ex-girlfriend.
DeSantis calls out Florida House budget aimed at cutting law enforcement positions
Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning.