Aaron Mesmer
Aaron Mesmer is a general assignment reporter for FOX 13. He joined the FOX 13 News team in March 2013.
Aaron is a six-time Emmy Award-nominated and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning reporter who is happy his road led him south. The native New Yorker feels like a Floridian at heart, having family members spread out across the Sunshine State.
Aaron came to FOX 13 after two years at News 12 Connecticut in the New York City market as a reporter and fill-in anchor. During that time, he reported on some of the region's biggest stories, providing extensive coverage of the tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT, as well as Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Irene.
Prior to that, Aaron spent four and a half years at News 14 Carolina in Charlotte, NC, covering the station's financial beat and helping lead the coverage of the financial crisis in 2008 and '09. His broadcasting career began in West Virginia.
Aaron graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in broadcast journalism and an outside concentration in trumpet performance.
When Aaron isn't out reporting, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Suzy, and their dog, enjoying the beautiful Tampa Bay area and watching the Yankees, Jets, and Tar Heels.
If you would like to contact Aaron, you can email him at Aaron.Mesmer@fox.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @AaronMesmer.
The latest from Aaron Mesmer
Relief could be coming to Seminole Heights community frustrated by months of construction
A solution can’t come soon enough for residents and business owners in Seminole Heights who said they’ve been dealing with construction for nearly a year. The closures have started to affect their everyday life and their businesses.
What’s causing a spike in immigration at the border?
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his supporters continued to go toe-to-toe with his opponents Wednesday, days after he chartered two flights to send 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.
Native Puerto Ricans in Tampa organize relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona hits island
Native Puerto Ricans living in Tampa are organizing several relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona hit the island territory this week.
Hillsborough school district launches new app to help parents track kids' buses
The Hillsborough County School district launched a new cell phone app Monday that will help parents track their kids' buses.
Ron DeSantis, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren to come face-to-face in federal court Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of 'illegal immigrants' to Martha's Vineyard
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard as part of a program 'to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,' officials said.
‘We’re losing this battle’: Florida’s attorney general wants fentanyl declared a weapon of mass destruction
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody urged the federal government Wednesday to declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction following a meeting at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office with law enforcement from across the state.
Moffitt team travels to DC in support of Biden’s ‘cancer moonshot’ program aimed at reducing cancer deaths
A team from Moffitt Cancer Center traveled to Washington D.C. Tuesday to support President Joe Biden's "cancer moonshot" program, which aims to reduce the number of cancer deaths by 50% in the next 25 years.
Hillsborough school district might consider 4-day school week to address teacher shortage
Hillsborough County Public Schools might consider creative ideas to try and lure teachers to the district, including moving to a four-day school week, Superintendent Addison Davis said this week.
Gabby Gifford campaign tour stops in Tampa Bay area to promote gun safety laws
Retired US Representative Gabby Giffords campaign is in the Tampa Bay area Friday as she makes her way across the country to promote gun safety legislation.