Tyler Fingert

Reporter

Tyler Fingert joined the FOX10 News team in July 2018 as a Reporter/Multimedia Journalist.

Tyler is an award-winning general assignment reporter. He covers everything from breaking news and weather to heart-felt features.

Prior to moving to Mobile, he spent a year working at the CBS Affiliate in Phoenix, as a freelance producer and news writer.

He grew up in a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, so he’s no stranger to afternoon thunderstorms and humidity.

Tyler graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication.

While in school at ASU, he reported for Cronkite News and Arizona PBS, a local station owned by the school. There he reported from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and from Washington D.C. During his time with the station, two of his stories on issues affecting national parks were aired on the PBS NewsHour.

Tyler is excited to be on the Gulf Coast. When he’s not reporting he loves to search for great local restaurants. If you have any suggestions, let him know.

Mobile County

Federal government making major investment in proposed airport terminal at Brookley Field

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Tyler Fingert

The federal government making a major investment in Mobile and the new downtown terminal at Brookley Field.

Mardi Gras

Fat Tuesday roaring back to life in Mobile

Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

On the streets of Downtown Mobile on Fat Tuesday, it was the thrill of the catch.

Mobile County

Alabama lawmakers looking at allowing some food trucks the ability to sell alcohol

Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 5:44 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Alabama state lawmakers are looking closely at a bill that would give Birmingham food trucks the ability to sell alcohol in certain areas

Mardi Gras

City expected to spend more than a million dollars on police protection for Mardi Gras parades this year

Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

For some Mardi Gras is about the thrill of catching a throw, but for others the party matters more.

Baldwin County

Founder of southern Alabama nonprofit concerned about his team and orphans in Ukraine

Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 5:19 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Ukraine is under attack with Russian forces launching a large-scale invasion of Ukraine overnight.

Mobile County

Tornado sirens are about to go bye-bye in Mobile County

Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 4:23 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Tornado sirens are about to go bye-bye in one area of South Alabama. On Wednesday, the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency announced that the outdoor warning sirens will soon stop operating.

Mobile County

Small fire reported on 20th floor of RSA Battle House Tower, investigation into cause underway

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 4:18 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The clean-up of part of the 20th floor of the RSA Battle House Tower in Downtown Mobile is underway. It comes after a fire sparked Tuesday morning sending firefighters rushing to the building.

Baldwin County

‘It’s scary’: Two teens shot in Bay Minette in apparent drive-by shooting

Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 6:19 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The hunt is on for whoever shot two teens in Bay Minette Sunday night.

Mobile County

Saraland High School holds career day to show students some of the options available

Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:33 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

At Saraland High School, students spent part of their Friday morning learning about some of them during the school’s annual career day.

Mobile County

Some businesses near Brookley Field given 60-days to get out as work continues on new airport

Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 5:31 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The effort to move all commercial air travel from West Mobile to Brookley Field is quickly picking up steam with plans to start some preliminary construction soon, but not everyone is happy about how this is playing out.

Mobile County

Cheshire Drive South front door riddled with bullets

14-year-old killed on front porch of Mobile home, suspects still on the run

Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 3:30 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The people responsible for gunning down a Mobile 14-year-old are still on the run.

Mobile County

City of Mobile looking to add another recycling center after positive survey was revealed

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 4:31 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The Pinehill Drive recycling center in Mobile is a regular stop for Jeff Knighton who makes it a habit to drop off his recyclables at the location.

Mobile County

Massive U.S. Navy hospital ship set to be overhauled in Mobile, will arrive on Fat Tuesday

Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

A big ship will soon sit on the horizon when looking toward the Port of Mobile. The vessel is set to undergo a massive overhaul at Alabama Shipyard.

Mardi Gras

‘It’s probably better than we’ve ever seen’: Mardi Gras hotel bookings strong after year off

Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 4:42 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The final preparations are underway at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel ahead of Friday’s first parade. Their spot on Royal Street a prime location to watch Mardi Gras return to the Port City.

Mardi Gras

Back to the fun: Conde Cavaliers set to open Mobile’s Mardi Gras season Friday

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 5:25 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

We are just about 24 hours now until Mardi Gras’ triumphant return to the Port City.

Mardi Gras

Mobile adding more parking options for Mardi Gras parade days

Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 4:25 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

The first Mardi Gras parade of the year is set to roll through the streets of Mobile on Friday and we are learning there is about to be some changes when it comes to parking downtown.

Mobile County

Mobile looking to crack down on red light runners by adding cameras to dangerous intersections

Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 4:17 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

A push to get red light cameras in Mobile is picking up steam once again. It comes two years after the last major effort never got off the ground.

Mobile County

Carnival will suspend cruises from Mobile for a year in October following planned restart

Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Carnival Cruise Line announcing late Thursday that they will continue with the planned restart from Mobile March 5th, but come October the Port City will lose a cruise ship once again.

Mobile County

Crawfish season heating up despite cold weather impacting harvest

Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 6:57 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Crawfish season is only just starting, but crawfish sales are already hot.

News

One woman dies, suspect wounded after shooting at hotel in Tillman's Corner

One confirmed dead in shooting at hotel in Tillman’s Corner

Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 8:09 PM CST

By Brendan Kirby and Tyler Fingert

Two people were shot late Tuesday morning at a hotel in Tillman’s Corner, according to the Mobile Police Department.

Mobile County

Mobile restaurants expect Senior Bowl, Mardi Gras to bring their best February since COVID hit

Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Several restaurant owners told FOX10 News on Tuesday they are expecting this to be their best month since COVID hit.

News

The Birmingham Police's "Shot Spotter" program at work. Source: WBRC video

ACLU pushing for Mobile community to ask questions ahead of ShotSpotter vote

Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 8:11 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

In just a matter of hours, Mobile city leaders could give final approval for a gunshot detection system. It comes after a year of rising violent crime in the Port City.

Mobile County

After what has felt like an eternity, RV City is taking shape this year after a year off.

One of the first signs of Mardi Gras in Downtown Mobile: RV City

Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

After what has felt like an eternity, RV City is taking shape this year after a year off.

Mobile County

‘I felt like a part of me had died’: Family reacts to man’s murder in Prichard outside popular restaurant

Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 11:16 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

A murder investigation continues in Prichard after police say a man was killed during an apparent robbery.

Mobile County

Community members want transparency in Mobile’s redistricting process

Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 8:34 PM CST

By Tyler Fingert

Mobile’s City Council redistricting remained a hot topic at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Mobile County

gunshot detection system could be on its way to Mobile as long as it passes one final hurdle.

Gunshot detection system could soon be implemented in Mobile

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:56 AM CST

By Tyler Fingert

It looks a gunshot detection system could be on its way to Mobile as long as it passes one final hurdle. A contract with ShotSpotter Inc. will be introduced at Tuesday’s Mobile City Council meeting.

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Baldwin County

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater last seen leaving Orange Beach

Updated: 6 minutes ago

By WALA Staff

The Mobile sector of the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday morning it has suspended the search for a missing boater.

News

Experts give tips as rip current awareness week continues

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Stephen Moody

For rip current awareness week, experts are sharing information to keep people safe on our beaches.

Baldwin County

Local organization fighting to help orphans escape Ukraine

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Ariel Mallory

Joe Savage the founder of Roads of Hope says these last few days have been very stressful and restless for his team.

Alabama News

VP Harris coming to Selma for ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Jonathan Grass

Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Alabama to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

National

Consumer Crackdown: BBB says tax time brings out scammers

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Sandra Jones

According to the Better Business Bureau, tax season is a popular time of year for scammers looking to target consumers through email, phone, or text message.

Latest News

Fugitive Files

MPD: She Thought He Was a Friend, Then He Stole Her Money at Gunpoint

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Byron Day

The guy they’re hunting is 23 year old LaShawn Poole, Junior. They say last Thursday, he was visiting the woman inside her place on Texas Street, when he happened to spot a stack of cash.

Mobile County

Mobile man pleads guilty to defrauding Paycheck Protection Program

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Brendan Kirby

A man accused of murder pleaded guilty Wednesday to cheating the Paycheck Protection Program, which Congress passed to help business impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.

Alabama News

Bill advances to allow concealed handguns without permit

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would end the requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public.

News

Local artists give new life to destroyed Bienville Square oak trees

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Daeshen Smith

Local artists turn destroyed oak trees into works of art to display at the Mobile Arts Council

Alabama News

Ala. man is first convicted of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press

An Alabama man affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group pleaded guilty Wednesday to seditious conspiracy for his actions leading up and through the Jan. 6 riot, marking the first person involved in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol to be convicted of the rarely used charge.

Mobile County

Federal government making major investment in proposed airport terminal at Brookley Field

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Tyler Fingert

The federal government making a major investment in Mobile and the new downtown terminal at Brookley Field.