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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NYC Marathon 2026 guide: New Bronx route, wave times, bridge closures, full course map
The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon features the first course route change in 15 years. Here is your complete guide to race day start times, wave corrals, bridge shutdowns and citywide road closures.
28-year-old woman stabbed in neck multiple times while running on Brooklyn bike path
A 28-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in the neck while running on a Brooklyn bike path Friday night.
Man dies after being found unresponsive, restrained during Harlem shelter assault call
A 33-year-old man died after being restrained by staff members during a reported assault at a Harlem shelter, according to the NYPD.
NYPD officer shoots armed woman inside Queens home during response to stabbing, home invasion
An NYPD officer shot an armed woman inside a Queens residence late Friday night after officers responding to a reported home invasion found four people with stab wounds.
Salmonella outbreak: Recalled Virginia oysters sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 15 states, prompting a federal recall and harvest area closure.
When daylight saving time ends in 2026: Date clocks 'fall back' one hour
As autumn settles in, Americans are preparing to turn their clocks back and gain an extra hour of sleep for the end of daylight saving time.
Nor'easter churning off Mid-Atlantic coast to bring dangerous rip currents to New Jersey beaches
A powerful nor'easter spinning off the Mid-Atlantic coast is expected to churn up dangerous surf and rip currents at Tri-State beaches through Thursday.
'No Kings' protests: Map of NYC area demonstrations, Saturday street closures
Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the US – including in NJ, NYC and on Long Island – on Saturday, Oct. 17 to protest the Trump administration's policies.
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