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
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.
Tampa teen sentenced to 55 years in 2024 killing of 15-year-old boy
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced a Tampa teenager to 55 years in prison for killing another boy two years ago.
Hillsborough County dengue outbreak prompts statewide mosquito-spraying effort
Mosquito control crews from across Florida are helping Hillsborough County fight a dengue fever outbreak that continues to spread across the Tampa Bay area.
Busch Gardens coasters remain open after fatal Six Flags Over Georgia accident
The fatal accident at Six Flags over Georgia is raising questions about roller coaster safety across the country, including here in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa's Mafia history comes to light through sheriff's digitizing project
Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Clearwater man recovering from dengue fever warns others to take virus seriously
A Clearwater man recovering from dengue fever says he is still feeling the effects of the virus nearly two weeks after his symptoms began.
Hillsborough County school board moves forward with affordable housing for employees
The Hillsborough County School District is moving forward with a plan to build affordable housing for its employees, including teachers, bus drivers and custodians.
Hurricane Isaias: Tampa Bay search and rescue team deploys to Florida Panhandle
Emergency responders from across the Tampa Bay area are heading to Florida's Panhandle to help with search and rescue operations after Hurricane Isaias moves through the area.
Hillsborough dengue response could top $1M as county awaits new case numbers
Hillsborough County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved more than $4.1 million in funding to fight dengue fever.
Pinellas closures: 7 schools targeted to cut costs
The Pinellas County School District is one step closer to deciding the future of several schools as district leaders look for ways to reduce expenses.