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
Young Thug allowed to visit Atlanta home starting in 2027 if he does this
A little more than a month after rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty, his attorneys now want one of the significant conditions of his sentence changed.
Cold case murder: Beloved father, grandfather remembered 6 years after being gunned down
Atlanta police say Kirk Dorsey was shot and killed on Childress Drive in southwest Atlanta as he walked home from a store.
Georgia mail delays: Ossoff, Dejoy tangle during Senate hearing
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faced intense scrutiny during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday, as lawmakers examined ongoing service delays and upcoming operational changes.
Hartfield-Jackson prepares for winter weather with annual snow, ice drill
With colder temperatures gripping the metro Atlanta area this week, Hartsfield-Jackson airport is taking proactive steps to ensure smooth operations during potential winter storms.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
Hosea Helps serves about 1,800 meals on Thanksgiving Day for those in need
Hosea Helps served up hundreds of hot meals on Thanksgiving and gave away food boxes to seniors, the homeless and people who could not afford a proper holiday meal.
YSL RICO Trial: Day 2 of jury deliberations begin with request from jury
The longest running criminal trial in Georgia history is now in the hands of the men and women of the jury.
YSL RICO Trial: Jury to decide fate of 2 remaining defendants
After almost a year of testimony, a judge swap, and multiple plea deals, the YSL RICO trial is finally in the hands of the jury.
Coweta County K-9 officer killed during chase honored during service
Coweta County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Titan received the full fallen officer treatment Friday afternoon.
Atlanta gearing up for 2025 College Football Playoff Championships with star-studded events
January 20, 2025, may be college football’s biggest night with millions of eyes on Atlanta, but its reach extends far beyond just a game on the field.