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
Pinellas Park man shot and killed after pointing shotgun at police during barricade standoff: PPPD
A man that reportedly pointed a shotgun at police was shot and killed by two officers Tuesday after a standoff that spanned several hours at a home on Briar Ridge Court, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Sarasota County business raided, 2 arrested after 66 slot machines seized in illegal gambling operation: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Gaming Control Commission cracked down on an illegal gambling operation last week, arresting two people and seizing 66 slot machines from a local business, according to SCSO.
Ruskin man accused of shooting woman through door of Apollo Beach home: HCSO
A Ruskin man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after deputies say he shot a woman through the front door of a home in Apollo Beach Sunday morning.
Second person arrested on murder charge in 2024 Sarasota shooting: Police
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Tampa woman accused of DUI, assaulting troopers after 132 mph chase ends in serious rollover crash: FHP
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Brother and sister charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
North Port High School teacher arrested, accused of illegal sexual activity with minor: Police
A teacher at North Port High School has been arrested Thursday after police say he engaged in illegal sexual activity with a minor on multiple occasions.
Nokomis man accused of chasing people with machete near Blind Pass Beach: SCSO
A Nokomis man is facing several charges after deputies say he chased several people and threatened them with a machete Tuesday night near the parking lot of Blind Pass Beach.