Daniela Hurtado
Before her time in Sarasota she worked for two and a half years in Bismarck North Dakota at KFYR-TV as a crime, courts, and investigative reporter. While there, Hurtado won a regional investigative award for an investigation on illegal gun trade among other awards for her reporting on voting rights of Native Americans and the surge in drugs across North Dakota.
Her journey began at the University of Florida (GO GATORS!!) where she acquired her journalism degree with a focus on political science. During her time there she also won several investigative and spot news awards for her reporting in North Central Florida at WUFT-TV.
Daniela was born in Venezuela in a town called Barquisimeto. Her family immigrated to Miami, Florida, when she was five years old and that's where she grew up. English is her second language and she is proud to be fully bilingual. Daniela knew she wanted to be a journalist at a young age and is passionate about telling the stories of people in her community and holding the powerful accountable.
During her time outside of work, Daniela is a true crime junkie. She loves listening to podcasts and watching cold case documentaries. She loves meeting new people and you can find her on her days off adventuring around town with her female golden retriever Charli. If it's the fall, she's glued to the TV watching SEC football!!
Daniela is excited to be a part of the ABC13 team and to tell YOUR stories, get you answers and be a megaphone for the voiceless across the Houston community.
Have a story? Let's chat, amigos!! Email Daniela.C.Hurtado@abc.com
You can also find her on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Daniela's Stories
Pelican Island bridge is unstable after barge slammed into pillar, causing oil spill, officials say
Officials said the leak had been contained, but about 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of oil spilled into the water. An investigation into the cause of the crash continues, but so far, it's not believed weather played a factor.
Pelican Island bridge reopens for evacuation-only after barge slams into span, causing oil spill
A barge slammed into Pelican Island Causeway Wednesday, damaging the bridge and causing vacuum gas oil to leak into the bay. The bridge has reopened only for evacuations.
3rd suspect still at large, 2 teens arrested after home invasion in NE Harris County, Pct. 4 says
Authorities say three suspects arrived at the home in a Dodge Ram, carrying rifles. The suspects fired shots inside the home before fleeing in the vehicle and stealing a homeowner's Jeep Cherokee.
13 Investigates sharp rise in Harris County's juvenile violent crime rate as groups try intervention
The chief prosecutor in the district attorney's office thinks minors aren't caring "about the consequences" of criminal acts these days. Despite this, advocates insist the numbers don't tell the whole story.
EF-1 tornado in Trinity County critically injures Conroe PD lieutenant, department says
Lt. James "Jimmy" Waller and his wife were at their home in Trinity County when the confirmed tornado hit their property overnight. The department says he's recovering at a hospital.
15-year-old accused of pulling a gun at a store employee, prompts Chavez HS on lockdown: police
Viewer video sent to ABC13 shows the sight outside of Cesar Chavez HS on Thursday morning as parents tried to pick up their children after the school went on lockdown because of what the district called suspicious activity in the area.
River Oaks street sees back-to-back SWAT scenes in 2 weeks
Neighbors watching from afar wondered why heavy police machinery made another visit to their usually quiet street. They said the first time was also for the same suspect.
Arcola mayor gets noose delivered to city hall with threatening note ahead of elections
The FBI is aiding Arcola police in searching for the person who sent a noose with a note that read, "Get out of the race now!!" to city hall ahead of next week's mayoral elections.
Great aunt says both parents need to be held accountable in twins' deaths: 'Does break my heart'
Multiple family members said Fernando Vega was abusive toward Angelina Calderon, but one aunt believes that while Calderon didn't physically hurt the girls, their mother still has some accountability for their deaths.
Ella Crossing neighbors say 2 Rottweilers have them under siege after man bitten on leg
The northwest Harris County neighbors said they're thinking twice about going outside because of the aggressive dogs. ABC13 looked into what the owner and the HOA are doing about the animals.