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
Atlanta airport international flyers surpass pre-Pandemic numbers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers process thousands of international arriving passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport every day. In the last six months, that number has steadily grown.
Cobb County judge considers overturning guilty verdict using 'rare' 13th juror statute
A Cobb County man found guilty last week of concealing his girlfriend’s death could have the jury’s verdict overturned by the judge before sentencing.
6-year-old's death sparks investigation, man arrested
Investigators say last week, a boy identified by family as Tobias Perkins Jr., was brought to an Atlanta fire station unresponsive.
Atlanta Streetcar extension faces both growing support, opposition
The plan to extend the Atlanta Streetcar onto the BeltLine continues to move forward with support and opposition growing.
Allahnia Lenoir death: Suspect in missing Atlanta woman's murder denied bond
Diante Reynolds has been in custody for about a year and a half on charges that he and another man murdered 24-year-old Allahnia Lenoir and concealed her death.
Forest Cove Apartment demolition: Atlanta mayor takes action against problematic property
Crews began demolishing the old Forest Cove apartments in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.
Unregistered rideshares at Atlanta’s airport ‘extremely dangerous’ for passengers
Cracking down on unauthorized rideshare operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport might seem like another scofflaw, but airport officials say it is dangerous.
Cheshire Bridge Road fire: Span could partially reopen soon
Barricades have blocked Cheshire Bridge Road for the past few months after a fire under the span damaged a portion of the overpass roadway, but soon the road is expected to partially reopen.
Nationwide laser strike crisis: FAA reports 2023 as record year
Laser strikes have become a concerning problem for aircraft in the sky above Georgia.
Car boot battle: Proposed bill could change parking regulations
The battle over the car boot is once again in the spotlight.