Jennifer Epstein
Jennifer Epstein joined the Good Day Tampa Bay team as traffic reporter in March 2006. Jen now anchors Good Day weekdays from 4 to 6 a.m. She also produces stories such as her weekly Hometown Hero reports.
Jen grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and graduated cum laude from Temple University in Philadelphia. She had her television debut on Temple Update, a weekly, half-hour news program produced, written, directed and anchored by students. Jen also received the Jessica Savitch Award for her excellence in journalism.
After graduation, she started her career in Allentown, PA with Metro Networks where she reported news and traffic for dozens of local radio stations. One year later, she landed a traffic-reporting job in Tampa.
Although Jen's family still lives up north, she says Tampa is her home. She prides herself on community involvement with the Make A Wish Foundation, National Eating Disorder Association and the Humane Society. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, reading, and soaking up the Florida sun. She is also blessed with two rescue dogs, Kote Boz and Otis, and her husband Jeremy.
If you would like to contact Jen you can email her at Jennifer.Epstein@fox.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @jenepsteinfox13.
The latest from Jennifer Epstein
Sun City Center high school sweethearts credit 70 years of love to dedication, sacrifice, and God
It is a milestone worth celebrating. Lucy and Luellen Whit just marked 70 years of marriage.
From law enforcement officers to lovebirds, this Florida couple continues to protect and serve each other
For Marco and Kim Velazquez, they started out as law enforcement officers at the same Florida police department but quickly turned into a couple of lovebirds. In their line of work, they see first-hand the dangers each day can bring, which is why they cherish every moment together.
Voice of Tampa Bay Lightning Radio roams TGH with therapy dog to give all a break from reality
Dave Mishkin is the voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio, but when he’s not behind the mic, the surprisingly soft-spoken broadcaster spends his time at Tampa General Hospital with his therapy dog, Stella.
Cancelations continue for Spirit Airlines at Tampa International Airport
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
Lightning’s Sergachev stops to sign fan’s jersey outside Amalie Arena
One Bolts fan got the surprise of his life after Sunday's game at Amalie Arena. He said he is hanging the jersey on a wall, and never wearing it again.
‘It’s the best job’: First female deputy on Manatee County SWAT team proves there are no boundaries
Deputy Amy Holmes made history as the first female and youngest member of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and she hopes her story inspires others.
USF's 'Machine' Manunga: A fierce leader both on and off the court
Born in Africa and raised in Belgium, USF's Bethy Manunga was just 3 years old when her mom died. So she stepped up to help raise her little brother, all while keeping her commitment to the game.
As one of the first female Eagle Scouts, Clearwater teen proud to carry on family legacy
Fierceness runs in this family: Sianna is a fourth generation Order of the Arrow member with the Boy Scouts of America, which is now referred to as BSA. Now she's one of the first females in the country to become an Eagle Scout.
Polk teacher of the year overcame adversity to inspire students
Maude Graham has many titles. She is a teacher, a mentor, a student -- and she can now add "winner" to the list. Mrs. Graham is 2021's Polk County Teacher of the Year.
Celebrating 45 years together with beer and bologna
Dan and Patti Cook were high school sweethearts. Dan was a high school junior with a red-hot Mustang and Patti was beautiful bold teen with love on the brain, and one boy in mind.