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
St. Petersburg Mayor Welch to announce Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment selection
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is expected to announce Thursday morning which proposal has been selected to guide the future redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.
Former Hardee County deputy accused of making fraudulent credit card purchases at Florida casino: HCSO
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office corporal was arrested after investigators say he used another person's credit card to make hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
Venice man dead after early morning apartment complex shooting: Police
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
St. Pete police identify suspect after 86-year-old man, family dog killed
St. Petersburg police have released new details in a homicide investigation after an 86-year-old man was found dead Tuesday in the 5800 block of 11th Street South.
Hillsborough County man accused of attacking store owner during $50K jewelry robbery at University Square Mall
A 28-year-old man was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say he posed as a customer before attacking a jewelry store owner during a robbery at University Square Mall, where he stole approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise.
St. Pete apartment complex shooting leaves man critically injured; police investigating
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an early Tuesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Tesla crashes into porch of North Tampa home; TECO responds to downed power line: Police
A Tesla crashed into the front porch of a home in the North Tampa area Tuesday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department. Officers are investigating whether speed played a role in the wreck.
Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
Hillsborough County man accused of fatally shooting neighbor's dog after child bitten: HCSO
A Palm River-Clair Mel man is facing felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he went into a neighbor's home with a rifle and fatally shot their dog after an incident in which the animal bit a young child.
11-year-old boy found safe after Florida Missing Child Alert issued in Cocoa
An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.