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
Tampa City Council signs off on flood relief project targeting South Howard community
Tampa City Council passed a motion Thursday that will allow the city to move forward a with a flood relief project that has divided a community.
Tampa city leaders could sign off on flood relief project targeting South Howard community after Milton
Tampa city leaders could soon sign off on a flood relief project targeting the South Howard Avenue community, which was hit hard during Hurricane Milton.
Tampa city council approves Franklin Street corridor revitalization plan
Tampa City Council approved a plan to revitalize the Franklin Street corridor on Thursday and turn it back into downtown's "Main Street."
Bradenton woman returning from grocery store shot to death in car, police say
An innocent Bradenton woman is dead and police are searching for the gunmen who investigators believe may have opened fire in two separate neighborhoods Tuesday.
City's newest public park revitalized to help alleviate future South Tampa flooding
Tampa leaders and community members gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city's newest public park that was revitalized to help alleviate flooding in South Tampa.
Hillsborough County holds 60th annual Veterans Day ceremony
Hillsborough County military veterans were honored Monday during the county's 60th annual tribute at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa.
Hillsborough County clears the record of some veterans
The Hillsborough County judicial system showed its appreciation to dozens of military veterans Friday by clearing their records of minor offenses and dismissing fines.
St. Pete leaders request report on Tropicana Field damage following Hurricane Milton
St. Pete City Council members requested a report on the damage to Tropicana Field and storm-related costs, including remediation and mitigation, at a meeting on Thursday.
Hillsborough, Pinellas County teachers to get pay bump as voters approve millage increases
Teachers in two Tampa Bay school districts are going to get a bump in their paychecks after voters in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties approved referendums to boost educator salaries.
Hillsborough voters to decide on teacher pay referendum on Election Day
Hillsborough County school district leaders spent the day before Election Day trying to convince voters to say "yes" to a property tax increase to boost teacher pay.