Aaron Mesmer
Aaron Mesmer is a general assignment reporter and proud member of the FOX 13 News team, where he has been telling Tampa Bay’s stories since March 2013.
A seven-time Emmy Award nominee and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, Aaron brings more than two decades of experience, along with care and compassion, to every assignment. He has been on the front lines of major breaking news across Tampa Bay and the country, often helping lead FOX 13’s coverage in pivotal moments. Just as important to him are the everyday stories that hit close to home, spotlighting the people, families and communities that make the Bay Area unique.
Before moving to Florida, Aaron worked as a reporter and anchor at News 12 Connecticut in the New York City market. He also spent more than four years at News 14 Carolina in Charlotte, NC, after launching his career in West Virginia.
Aaron earned a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with an outside concentration in trumpet performance.
When he’s not in the field, Aaron enjoys time with his wife, Suzy, and their two children. As a family, they love exploring the Tampa Bay area and cheering on the local sports teams. Aaron is also a lifelong Tar Heels and Yankees fan.
The latest from Aaron Mesmer
Citibank employee recalls deadly Brandon office shooting as chaos unfolded
Citibank employees returned to their offices Thursday to retrieve the belongings they left behind when they were evacuated as a gunman opened fire.
Amendment 3 approved: What it means for major property tax relief, municipal funding concerns
Florida homeowners could soon see significant property tax savings after voters approved Amendment 3, one of Gov. Ron DeSantis' biggest policy priorities.
Political text messages: Campaigns blast record mobile volume
Campaigns are blasting record volumes of political text messages directly to mobile screens across the nation as Election Day approaches.
Hillsborough College changes plans for North Dale Mabry campus as Rays stadium moves forward
Hillsborough College is overhauling its plans for the North Dale Mabry campus, which is expected to be demolished to make way for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.
Florida Department of Education warns of data breach affecting nearly 5 million people
The Florida Department of Education is warning millions of families to keep a close eye on their personal information after hackers gained unauthorized access to the state's student financial aid website.
World Series travel: Estimated 80K travelers expected to have passed through TPA daily
Tampa Bay is drawing baseball fans from across the country as the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays take center stage during the World Series.
USF researchers use AI and satellite technology to target mosquito breeding grounds amid dengue outbreak
USF researchers are using high-tech tools to help fight the dengue fever outbreak in Tampa Bay, working with the Florida Department of Health to find and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds before the insects have a chance to multiply.
Hillsborough County considers restrictions on potent kratom compound
Hillsborough County commissioners are taking the first step toward potentially restricting a potent chemical compound found in some products marketed as kratom supplements.
Pinellas County dengue fever: Aerial mosquito spraying begins
Lee County Mosquito Control crews are helping Pinellas County fight the dengue fever outbreak in the Tampa Bay area by spraying for mosquitoes from helicopters.
Leo Govoni trial postponed: St. Petersburg trust fraud trial delayed to May
The trial of Leo Govoni, the founder of the Center for Special Needs Trust in St. Petersburg, has been postponed until May. The trial had previously been delayed until February.