Tyler Fingert
Tyler Fingert joined the FOX 5 News team in July 2022.
Prior to moving to Atlanta, he spent four years working on the Gulf Coast at the FOX affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola covering all the big stories in that time, including the NAS Pensacola shooting and the many tropical storms & hurricanes that left a path of destruction in the region. While in Mobile, he got the once-in-a-lifetime flight in a Blue Angels' fighter jet.
Previously, he spent a year working as a producer at a TV station in Phoenix.
Tyler's reporting has taken him to Washington D.C. and Capitol Hill. He also reported from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. His stories have also aired on the PBS NewsHour and NPR's 'All Things Considered.'
Tyler grew up in South Florida but moved cross-country to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s Degree.
Tyler is excited to be in ATL. If you have story ideas or if you want to reach out, you can follow him on Twitter: @TylerFingert or email him: Tyler.Fingert@FOX.com.
The latest from Tyler Fingert
Memorial Day 2024: Atlanta airport prepares for busy travel rush
The world's busiest airport is getting ready for things to get a lot busier when the Memorial Day travel rush kicks into gear next week.
Briana Winston death: Woman's body burned in Tennessee after being killed in Georgia
According to police, Winston was killed on March 17 during an early morning argument with Michale Edwards about his alleged infidelity.
Funeral for Atlanta-area airman killed by Florida deputy to be held in Georgia
The funeral for an Air Force service member from the Atlanta area has been set, FOX 5 has learned.
Johnny Hollman death: Family of deacon killed during traffic stop seek charges against officer
The Family of Deacon Johnny Hollman are calling for charges to be filed against Officer Kiran Kimbrough.
Delta pilot making last flight to Atlanta with son as co-pilot
For more than three decades, Captain Tom Lake has lived his dreams in the sky. Today he's making his final flight to Atlanta with a very special person as co-pilot.
Robbery suspect seriously injured after encounter with DeKalb County police identified
DeKalb County police are on the scene of an incident involving a robbery suspect.
Students, others stage protest against Biden at Morehouse College
Approximately 50 people gathered at Morehouse College on Wednesday afternoon to protest President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement address later this month.
South African chain supporting Atlanta Jamaican restaurant after fire
South African chain Nando's PERi-PERi Chicken is footing the bill for 404 free meals for hungry Atlantans at the Dat Fire Jerk Chicken food truck on Tuesday.
Middle Georgia State nurtures young air controllers to combat FAA staff shortages
High above Heart of Georgia Regional Airport in Eastman, Emma Shaver is in the tower, in training to be an air traffic controller.
Senior citizens losing billions to scammers, new report finds
The FBI says 2023 was another big year for scammers swindling seniors. The new ‘Elder Fraud Report’ released Tuesday says those over 60 lost billions at the hands of criminals.