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
Why Georgia's Pre-K program is now a 'step above the rest'
Georgia's Pre-K program is receiving national recognition after meeting every quality benchmark.
Atlanta weather: Early heat wave brings summer temperatures
The FOX 5 Storm Team forecasted record-challenging temperatures across metro Atlanta Friday, marking a summer-like "jump scare" in the middle of April.
Former CNN Center to host World Cup cultural hub
City leaders unveiled a first-of-its-kind cultural hub Wednesday designed to put Atlanta’s art, music, and creativity on a global stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
78 'worst of the worst' fugitives off metro Atlanta streets
U.S. Marshals and local police arrested 78 violent fugitives during a three-week crackdown in Clayton County and metro Atlanta.
78 arrested, guns and drugs seized in Clayton crackdown
A three-week operation led by the United States Marshals Service resulted in 78 arrests, including multiple violent fugitives.
New MARTA bus rapid transit to connect downtown Atlanta to BeltLine
MARTA will launch its first bus rapid transit line, the Rapid A-Line, on April 18 to connect downtown Atlanta to the BeltLine.
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.