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
Howard Frankland Bridge construction barrels toward finish line: Here’s what to know
Drivers crossing Tampa Bay are getting a clearer picture of what the future holds for the Howard Frankland Bridge as construction barrels toward the finish line.
Tampa leaders to ask for 1-year extension on $10M grant tied to South Howard Flood Relief project
Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.
Movers and realtors say Florida ranked second in growth in 2025
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
Woman living abroad in Australia surprises best friend at Lightning home game: 'Tears were shed'
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
Redevelopment proposal for 30 acres of property could soon reshape parts of East Ybor City
One of Tampa Bay’s largest developers has filed plans with the city to redevelop about 30 acres of property in East Ybor City into a large-scale, mixed-use district that blends business, residential, retail and hotel space.
Expanded Bishop Animal Shelter opening brings new chapter for animal care in Manatee County
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
18-year-old helps rescue woman from Tampa home next to abandoned house fire
An 18-year-old is being credited for his bravery for helping rescue a woman from a house next door to a home that was engulfed in flames.
Search for missing Largo man with dementia expanded
Largo police are still searching for a man with dementia who disappeared on Friday morning.
$2.2M COVID relief fraud scheme: 10 Floridians among 11 indicted
Ten Floridians were among 11 indicted after federal officials say they orchestrated a scheme to steal more than $2.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds meant to support small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
Charter schools face pushback from Hillsborough County School Board over access to facilities
Hillsborough County’s school board is pushing back against Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program, passing a proclamation urging the state to change the law that allows state-approved charter networks to occupy public school classrooms without paying for the space or support services.