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
LIVE: Day 7 of Tara Baker murder trial testimony
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues Day 7. Tara Baker's boyfriend, Chris Melton, testified Monday about his alibi and relationship with the victim.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Baker's boyfriend takes the stand
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
Hair follicles main focus in day 5 of Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust trial concluded its first week with testimony on hair analysis and DNA evidence in the 2001 cold case murder of Tara Baker.
Roommates, cold case investigators testify in Tara Baker murder trial
Roommates and investigators testified Thursday in the Edrick Faust murder trial. The defense highlighted alternative suspects in the 2001 killing of Tara Baker.
Neighbors, DNA expert take stand in Tara Baker murder trial
The Edrick Faust murder trial continues Wednesday. Faust is accused in the 2001 cold case killing of UGA law student Tara Baker.
Tara Baker friend, expert witnesses take stand in murder trial
The trial of Edrick Faust continues Tuesday. Faust is accused of the 2001 cold case murder of UGA law student Tara Baker.
New video in Atlanta airport security breach
Newly released surveillance video shows how quickly a man accused of breaching the main TSA checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was stopped, just feet from getting through the entire security checkpoint.
1M vehicles recalled for defective car seat anchors; 40K in Georgia
CARFAX and NHTSA warn that 1 million U.S. vehicles have recalled car seat LATCH anchors. See how to check if your vehicle is one of 40,000 in Georgia affected.
Atlanta leaders launch human trafficking crackdown ahead of FIFA World Cup
Atlanta city leaders and Hartsfield-Jackson airport are launching human trafficking prevention initiatives and employee training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Woman critically injured in shooting at downtown Atlanta restaurant
Atlanta police are on the scene of a possible shooting at a restaurant in downtown Atlanta.