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
Man who raised concern at Gwinnett, Hall county high schools arrested
A man who sparked safety concerns at multiple high schools in Gwinnett and Hall counties has been arrested, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).
Young man posing as student banned from Gwinnett County Schools
A young man reportedly posing as a new student at a Gwinnett County high school has now got himself banned from all school campuses county-wide, officials say.
Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada go into effect: Here's how they will affect Georgia
President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect overnight, and Georgians may soon feel the impact.
Secret Service asked to unlock Spelman instructor's phone after death
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that investigators have asked the U.S. Secret Service for help in unlocking the cell phone that belonged to Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Wilson.
Mother dead, 6 injured after fire breaks out at Marietta home
One woman is dead after a fire broke out at a Marietta home early Friday morning. Five others, including two firefighters, have been rushed to local hospitals.
THC found in toddler's system: Cobb County daycare worker arrested; state launches probe
A daycare worker in Acworth has been arrested after investigators say a toddler was exposed to a cannabis product.
Murdered Atlanta teens died after rapper music video shoot, police say
Atlanta police announced the arrest of multiple members of the Goodfellas gang in connection with last summer’s deadly shooting on Sparks Street.
Son arrested after welfare check in Cobb County uncovers woman's death
A Kennesaw man is in custody accused of murdering his mother after her body was found during a wellness check on Monday.
2 passengers treated after Delta flight forced to return to Atlanta airport due to 'haze'
Delta Air Lines has faced a series of unsettling incidents recently, including smoke or haze in the cabin on two flights and a separate crash that injured more than 20 people.
Fulton County Jail reforms underway with DOJ-approved deal
A court-approved deal was reached between Fulton County and the DOJ to address violence and life-threatening conditions at the county jail.