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
South Tampa mom, friend launch 'Project Menorah' in support of Jewish communities
A South Tampa mom and her friend in California marked the first night of Hanukkah on Thursday by discussing a campaign they launched to show support for Jewish communities across the country.
Gov. DeSantis directs funds from defunct Hillsborough sales tax to go towards transportation projects
The future of the hundreds of millions of dollars collected through Hillsborough County's defunct transportation sales tax several years ago may be coming into focus.
USF stadium renderings revealed after school cuts ties with construction company
On Tuesday, renderings for the new, on-campus USF stadium were unveiled during a board of trustees meeting.
Port Richey fuel leak under investigation, police say
Citizens west of US 19 were asked to remove their vessels from the water on Monday morning and avoid using the waterways after a fuel leak was reported in Port Richey near Nicks Park boat ramp.
5 arrested in Hillsborough mail carrier robberies amid nationwide spike in crimes against postal workers
Federal authorities announced the arrests of five people Friday in two separate mail carrier robberies in Hillsborough County. It comes amid a nationwide rise in crimes targeting postal workers.
Historic exceptional students center opens in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Public Schools celebrated the official opening of the new Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center, which is tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities and specialized behavioral issues.
Florida attorney general warns of scams through Cyber Monday shopping
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody encouraged online shoppers to be cautious, not just on Cyber Monday, but during the entire holiday season.
When is the best time to hit the road for Thanksgiving?
In terms of pre-Thanksgiving volume on the roads, Wednesday is a big one, but if you leave early enough, you may avoid the worst traffic.
Hillsborough County law enforcement provide tips for shopper safety this holiday season
Law enforcement agencies across Tampa Bay launched their annual crackdowns on thieves who target busy shopping centers during the holiday season.
City leaders celebrate groundbreaking for new Tampa Ritz-Carlton condos on Bayshore
Tampa city leaders joined developers on Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Residents Tower along Bayshore Boulevard.