Jennifer Epstein
Jen 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 Fierce Females series and Wellness Week.
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.
Jen prides herself on community involvement with the Make A Wish Foundation, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, and volunteers with Meals on Wheels. In her free time, she enjoys reading, the beach and yoga. She also takes French classes and is working on her yoga teaching certification. She is also blessed with two rescue dogs, Otis and Benson, 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
Bay Area fallen hero's legacy lives on in his hometown
Kimberly Allison raised four brave boys. Each one proudly served their country in the military – but her youngest, Spc. Zachary L. Shannon, never made it home.
Bay Area man uses story to shatter stigma surrounding suicide
Frank Canales is using his grief over losing two siblings to suicide to help other people.
More women over 40 seeking 'adventure travel'
Travel companies in the Bay Area are seeing a jump in the number of women over 40 taking "adventure trips," leaving their comfort zone and traveling solo.
'Sticks of Fire' fan group pulling for Lightning through playoff push
You might not see them, but if you've been to a Tampa Bay Lightning home game, you've definitely heard them: they're the Sticks of Fire.
Florida couple celebrates 63 years of marriage on Valentine's Day, shares advice
63 years of marriage and Gerald and Esther Fulton are sweeter than ever.
Little Lightning fans may be come of the team’s biggest supporters
Some Bay Area kids are taking their love for the Tampa Bay Lightning onto the ice at Amalie Arena.
Woman honors cousin who died of suicide by offering mental health resources in Wesley Chapel
Victoria Silvers remembers her cousin Ryan’s high school graduation like it was yesterday.
TGH nurse receives life-saving kidney from friend a decade after marrying a heart transplant recipient
When Bill Ismer checked into Tampa General Hospital with 48 hours to live, he was in desperate need of a new heart. Ten months later on October 28, 1999, he got the transplant he needed and so much more.
Bay Area couple hopes to inspire others to give the gift of life through organ donation
A Bay Area couple takes selflessness to another level as they save two lives through organ donation.