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 could lose his probation deal | Here's what we know
Young Thug’s probation could be revoked if the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has its way.
Pollen season intensifies across Georgia | How allergy experts are responding
It is safe to say a lot of people are suffering from pollen problems.
Reactions to mass layoffs underway at Atlanta-based CDC
The changes come as part of a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and backed by President Donald Trump.
Atlanta Braves unveil exciting off-season upgrades at Truist Park ahead of 2025 season
The Atlanta Braves have revamped Truist Park with new features.
Fulton County Schools introduces K9 unit to sniff out danger
The Fulton County Schools Police Department just launched a new dog program.
Hyundai's massive new plant celebrating opening today in south Georgia
Hyundai has officially opened its massive new vehicle assembly plant in Bryan County, marking a historic investment in Georgia’s economy.
Father of accused Apalachee High School shooter seeks venue change for trial
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, is asking for a change of venue for his upcoming trial.
Man charged with murdering Georgia grandmother was in country illegally, ICE says
A man accused of strangling a Cobb County grandmother and dumping her body in some bushes had entered the country illegally and was the subject of a deportation order since 2023, ICE officials say.
Gwinnett County school trains future aviation mechanics amid growing industry demand
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Gwinnett County says students get hands-on training to prepare them for a career in the business
DNA testing leads to breakthrough in 1986 sexual assault case in Cherokee County
Nearly 40 years ago, a 19-year-old Cherokee County convenience store employee was kidnapped and sexually assaulted after closing up the store. The case remained a mystery for decades, but now officials say new DNA testing has led to a breakthrough.