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
DeKalb opens new Real Time Crime Center
DeKalb County leaders unveiled a new Real Time Crime Center on Friday, marking what officials describe as a major step toward more technology-driven policing.
Father of accused Apalachee HS mass shooter in court for motions hearing
The father of the teen accused in the Apalachee High School shooting is scheduled to appear in Barrow County court Thursday morning for a final motions hearing as his criminal case moves closer to trial.
Metro Atlanta bookseller blames Palmetto USPS facility for holiday gift delays
Metro Atlanta small business owners report significant holiday gift delays for packages routed through the troubled USPS Palmetto distribution center.
Think that mileage is real? Odometer fraud is surging in Georgia
New data from CARFAX shows odometer fraud is a growing problem nationwide and right here in Georgia.
Atlanta Jewish community responds with unity after deadly Bondi Beach attack
Jewish communities in metro Atlanta say the violence on Bondi Beach is being felt locally, prompting unity rather than fear.
Apalachee High School shooting: Mental eval still incomplete for Colt Gray
Colt Gray’s case remains stalled as his psychological evaluation is unfinished and expected in late February.
Buckhead grandmother’s killer pleads guilty, apologizes for 'unbelievably brutal' crime
Antonio Brown received two consecutive life sentences with parole eligibility at age 86.
Accused child rapist on run after allegedly skipping bond in DeKalb County
A DeKalb County family says they're hoping someone recognizes an accused child rapist and can help get him off the streets.
Hosea Helps continues tradition of distributing Thanksgiving boxes
Thanksgiving Day brought long lines, full hearts and critical support for Atlanta families as Hosea Helps launched its 55th annual Festival of Services, distributing food to hundreds in need.
Passengers describe slide deployment aboard KLM flight in Atlanta
KLM canceled its Atlanta–Amsterdam flight after an unruly passenger caused a disturbance during taxiing.