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
Teen dies, others injured after driver flees attempted traffic stop in Winter Haven: FHP
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Stolen U-Haul recovered, 2 arrested at Tampa RaceTrac gas station: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies located a stolen U-Haul van and arrested the two people inside on Friday, according to HSCO.
Gov. DeSantis shares winter storm updates after declaring a State of Emergency
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared some updates regarding the state's preparation ahead of the winter storm that is hitting parts of northern Florida.
Man killed, another injured in crash on U.S. 301: FHP
A driver died and another was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Arrest warrant issued for deadly hit-and-run suspect in Bradenton
The Bradenton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of the man who police say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run late Saturday night.
2 killed after motorcyclist hits pedestrian in Pasco County: FHP
Two people from New Port Richey are dead after a motorcyclist hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross Little Rd. early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Suspected hit-and-run driver hits, kills pedestrian in Bradenton before fleeing: BPD
After losing control of his vehicle, the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash hit a pole and struck the victim before fleeing the scene, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Ocala high school coach accused of having sexual relations with a student
An assistant coach at West Port High School in Ocala is in custody, accused of having sexual relations with a student.
Suspect accused of stabbing, killing man in St. Pete, hours after argument: SPPD
A man has been arrested after police say he stabbed and killed another man in St. Petersburg on Saturday night.
Sarasota shooting injures 1 person, SPD investigating
The Sarasota police says they are investigating a shooting that injured one person around 7 p.m. on Saturday.