
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
New video in Atlanta airport security breach
Newly released surveillance video shows how quickly a man accused of breaching the main TSA checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was stopped, just feet from getting through the entire security checkpoint.
1M vehicles recalled for defective car seat anchors; 40K in Georgia
CARFAX and NHTSA warn that 1 million U.S. vehicles have recalled car seat LATCH anchors. See how to check if your vehicle is one of 40,000 in Georgia affected.
Atlanta leaders launch human trafficking crackdown ahead of FIFA World Cup
Atlanta city leaders and Hartsfield-Jackson airport are launching human trafficking prevention initiatives and employee training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Woman critically injured in shooting at downtown Atlanta restaurant
Atlanta police are on the scene of a possible shooting at a restaurant in downtown Atlanta.
As Atlanta prepares to host World Cup matches, FIFA reports 500M ticket requests
Global demand is unprecedented, with the FIFA World Cup recording over 500 million ticket applications for the 2026 tournament.
Flyer raises concerns over Atlanta airport disability assistance
A frequent flyer from north Georgia is raising what he calls a major safety concern at the world's busiest airport, all centered around wheelchair assistance for travelers with disabilities.
Rockdale County house fire leaves 1 dead, 2 severely injured
A deadly house fire in Rockdale County is under investigation after one person was killed, and two others were seriously injured.
Atlanta pharmacies, hospitals under strain as 'super flu' spreads
Georgia flu activity reaches "very high" levels as a new H3N2 variant, subclade K, drives up hospitalizations and demand for Tamiflu in metro Atlanta.
Georgia ‘super flu’ activity hits ‘extremely high’ levels: When to call 911
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
MARTA CEO says Atlanta transit ready for FIFA World Cup: ‘Safe, clean, reliable service’
MARTA will increase train frequency and deploy national security reinforcements to manage heavy World Cup transit demand.









