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
Operation Go Home: South Fulton’s plan to keep teens safe
South Fulton city leaders are launching a new proactive plan to keep young people safe and off the streets after curfew as the summer months approach.
Georgia leads US in drop of alcohol-related road deaths
Georgia saw the largest decrease in alcohol-impaired driving deaths in the country, new data shows.
Metro Atlanta violence leads to chess-based push for peace
A wave of weekend gun violence in Atlanta is sparking a renewed push for community-led prevention and youth mentorship.
Feds launch 'FIFA Pass' for World Cup fans visiting Atlanta
The U.S. State Department launched a 'FIFA Pass' to fast-track visa appointments for ticket holders.
Dozens of Georgia Ponzi scheme victims to get $6.7M back
Georgia officials say some victims of a massive Ponzi scheme could soon recover part of their losses following a new agreement announced at the state Capitol.
Georgia boards to pay $3M for blocking military spouse jobs
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a first-of-its-kind $3 million settlement with dozens of Georgia licensing boards after federal officials found military families were being unlawfully blocked from working.
GDOT launches dedicated incident unit for Georgia 400
Help is on the way for drivers on one of metro Atlanta's most congested highways as a new dedicated response team prepares to hit Georgia 400.
Atlanta police 'bomb proofing' horses for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlanta Police are training on horseback to manage massive crowds expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mother of bystander teen killed in police chase sues Georgia DPS
The mother of a metro Atlanta teenager killed as a bystander during a police chase is now taking her fight to court, hoping to change pursuit policies in Georgia.
Hillgrove High School gun scare: Student arrested after lockdown
Hillgrove High School was placed on a "Code Red" lockdown Tuesday morning after a student was apprehended with a gun on campus.