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
Barrow County investigating bomb threats to schools, lockdown lifted
Authorities say the FBI, GBI and deputies are investigating a series of bomb threats during an alleged swatting attempt at numerous Barrow County schools on Friday morning.
Even 77 degrees can turn deadly for children in cars, Georgia officials warn
Experts warn that a child's body temperature rises 3 to 5 times faster than an adult's, and even mild outdoor temperatures can cause parked vehicles to become dangerously hot within minutes.
Fulton County K9 Ian remembered in emotional memorial after cancer battle
Fulton County K9 Ian, a Belgian Malinois who served nearly eight years, was honored in a memorial service after dying from cancer four months post-retirement.
Surprise! Army veteran receives new service dog after tragic loss
Just months after a disabled Iraq War veteran’s service dog died in a car crash, on Monday she met not only the new dog that is being trained to help her, but the people who stepped up to make it possible.
Illegal tire dumping plagues DeKalb County preschool, sparks safety concerns
A place meant for learning is dealing with a pile of problems right outside its front gate after someone dumped hundreds of old tires.
Hall County school bus stop kidnapping: Child recants story, deputies say
Deputies in Hall County have suspended their manhunt for a man who allegedly tried to abduct a girl waiting for a school bus on Thursday morning.
Home health aid accused of using elderly client's money to buy car, pay rent
Suwanee Police have charged Briauna Michelle Powell with identity fraud and elder exploitation.
Calls for Monroe Drive safety overhaul after Atlanta grandmother struck by car
Lynda Croom was severely injured while crossing Monroe Drive, a location known for frequent crashes, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Mother of teen killed during chase into Little Five Points speaks out
Cooper Schoenke, 19, was killed when a suspect fleeing Georgia State Patrol ran a red light and crashed into his car in Little Five Points.
Friends mourn 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke, calls for police pursuit policy reform
Dozens of friends and family members gathered Saturday in East Atlanta Village to honor 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke.