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
Six arrested in connection to weekend 'teen takeover' in downtown Houston, police say
The Houston Police Department said that six juveniles were arrested during a social media-advertised "teen takeover" in Discovery Green in downtown Houston over the weekend.
Neighbor and brother chase down burglary suspect before he's shot dead in Alief, HPD says
A suspect was killed and another is on the run after a burglary attempt was thwarted by an altercation with an armed neighbor in the Alief area, according to HPD.
'Difficult process': coffee shop owner frustrated with FIFA Fan Festival road closures as sales slow
A coffee shop owner near FIFA's Fan Festival told ABC13 that road closures were affecting his business, citing lower-than-usual sales on day one of the World Cup.
6 families displaced in apartment complex fire near South Loop, Houston Fire Department says
Six families have been displaced after a building was lost in the apartment complex fire, HFD officials said, adding that no civilians were injured, while one firefighter was treated for an ankle injury.
Teen charged with murder in shooting death of 15-year-old at north Harris County home, sheriff says
According to HCSO, investigators learned that the suspect allegedly shot the victim because he reportedly owed him money.
Beef prices at an all-time high, as Texas restaurant owners try to stay afloat
Experts say we are now seeing fewer cattle on the ground across the country than in the last seven decades.
Slight increase in catalytic converter thefts in Houston, police department says
The Houston Police Department said it has started to see a slight increase in catalytic converter thefts again in the Houston area, but not at the same levels as in years past.
2 Alvin ISD elementary schools shut down early for the summer following storm damage
Alvin ISD representatives said Marek and Wilder Elementary Schools will be closed for the rest of the school year after storms caused extensive damage.
Man involved in dispute with girlfriend arrested following hourslong standoff, Santa Fe PD says
A man who was barricaded for hours was tased before being taken into custody in Santa Fe, police say. It started as a dispute with his girlfriend, and a shot was fired at one point, investigators said.
Woman found dead in apartment after family didn't hear from her for several days, HCSO says
Authorities identified the victim as 22-year-old Kaitlyn Graves. As the investigation continues, detectives said the suspect was someone she was familiar with, and this does not appear to be a random incident.