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
Woman accused of breaking into home after Hurricane Milton faces a judge
A Hillsborough County judge ordered a Tampa woman held in jail until her trial after she was accused of burglarizing the home of a Hurricane Milton evacuee.
'Hurricane Angel': Plant City native helps eastern Hillsborough County residents after Milton
Families in the eastern Hillsborough County area have received a lot of help after Hurricane Milton from a Good Samaritan with several chainsaws, a group of volunteers and a big heart.
Tampa Bay area's agriculture industry suffers 'catastrophic' damage from recent hurricanes
The Tampa Bay area's agriculture industry is recovering after suffering "catastrophic" damage from back-to-back hurricanes, state and local leaders said Thursday.
'It's unprecedented': Withlacoochee River expected to crest Thursday
Flooding from Hurricane Milton is ongoing, and on Oct. 16, an evacuation order remained in effect for communities along the Withlacoochee River. The river is expected to soon reach its peak level.
Withlacoochee River rapidly rising, evacuation orders still in effect for some Hernando County residents
River flooding continues to be one of the biggest concerns following Hurricane Milton across Tampa Bay, with some communities preparing for the situation to worsen throughout the week.
Hillsborough residents near the Alafia River rescued from floodwaters after Hurricane Milton
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been rescuing residents from floodwaters as the Alafia River rises quickly in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton brings extensive flooding to Tampa’s University Area neighborhood
High-water rescue efforts in the University Area of Tampa continued throughout the day Thursday, as emergency crews used boats to shuttle people out of high water and onto dry land after Hurricane Milton flooded several neighborhoods.
Tampa Bay area families make final preparations, stock up ahead of Hurricane Milton
Families across the Tampa Bay area made final preparations on Tuesday, as Hurricane Milton continued making its approach. For many, that meant figuring out what may be needed to survive for several days after the storm.
Debris removal continues as Hurricane Milton looms
Debris removal crews across Tampa Bay continued ramping up efforts to collect as much debris as possible Monday before Hurricane Milton's arrival Wednesday.
'Insurance village' opens for Bay Area residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Dozens of insurance companies are taking part in an “insurance village" beginning on Friday to help Tampa Bay area residents through the process of filing claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.