Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher is a Regional Digital Content Creator for FOX 5 NY, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Tyler started his news career at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia, as a photojournalist after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
Also affectionately known as "Thrash" — Tyler worked his way up through the newsroom, becoming a news reporter in Nov. 2019, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
He covered events ranging from Richmond social justice movements, critical election cycles, and extensive coverage of efforts to change hazing laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as one of the team's sports anchors for local coverage.
After a few years, he ultimately stepped into a leadership role at 8News, serving as the station's Digital Executive Producer.
He is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree at University of Florida Online, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler has many hobbies like writing music, playing soccer, signing up to run local races and playing with his rescue dog, Bella.
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The latest from Tyler Thrasher
Strengthening 'Super' El Niño keeps hurricane season at record-quiet pace as forecasters track Invest 98L
National Hurricane Center meteorologists are tracking Invest 98L in the Atlantic during a Super El Niño-driven, record-quiet hurricane season.
NYC issues flash flood warning, opens 51 overnight shelters ahead of Sunday storm
New York City Emergency Management has issued a weather alert and is opening 51 safe overnight locations ahead of expected heavy rain and flash flooding Sunday morning.
Two men shot and killed inside Brooklyn playground Friday night identified
Police identified the two men who were shot and killed late Friday night inside Howard Playground in Brooklyn.
Dr. Squatch agrees to $9M settlement over 'natural' product claims: How to submit a claim
Dr. Squatch agreed to a $9 million settlement following a lawsuit over allegations that its products contained synthetic ingredients while labeled as natural.
Woman seriously injured after SUV rolls backward and hits her in Huntington Station driveway
A Huntington Station woman was seriously injured after her SUV rolled backward and struck her in her driveway, Suffolk County police said.
Lindsay Clancy verdict: What a mistrial means for her murder case
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial. Here is what a hung jury means, including the possibility of a retrial or plea deal.
Lindsay Clancy jury deliberations enter Day 7 after dispute over 1 juror
The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has returned for a seventh day after a dispute involving one juror and the court’s instructions.
Emerald ash borer has killed millions of trees. Here’s how New Yorkers can spot it
The emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees and is now confirmed in nearly every New York county. Here’s how to spot the invasive beetle.
Lindsay Clancy jury deliberations enter Day 6 after second deadlock report
The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has returned for a sixth day after reporting for a second time that it could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Lindsay Clancy jury deliberations enter Day 5 after deadlock on 2 counts
The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has returned for a fifth day of deliberations after reporting it was deadlocked on two counts.