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
Deadline approaches for homeowners in known cancer cluster to allow soil testing for contamination
Kashmere Gardens and Fifth Ward residents have until Saturday, Nov. 30, to agree to let Union Pacific test their soil for contamination.
Families in flooded apartments feeling unheard ahead of Thanksgiving in Sunnyside
Families at Cullen Apartments say their homes flooded after a maintenance worker fixing an AC unit hit a water pipe, causing a massive problem for several ahead of Thanksgiving.
University of Houston's Kappa Sigma fraternity suspended amid hazing allegations
The Kappa Sigma fraternity is accused of hazing pledges by making them run naked across campus and complete a list of tasks that include buying a pregnancy test with a coat hanger, kissing a random girl, and more.
Cypress neighbors growing frustrated with monthslong mail theft issue
While neighbors say no one is giving them concrete answers or solutions, they believe whoever is responsible for breaking into the community mail boxes may have a counterfeit postal key.
Tower Oaks Plaza subdivision flood project construction resumes despite community frustration
"This huge dust pit mess in our neighborhood," a homeowner in Cypress said. "There's really nothing that's actually been done besides destroying things and digging ditches."
Flood control project causing 'construction destruction' nightmare in Cypress neighborhood
Frustration is growing in a Cypress neighborhood after more than a year of what some residents call "construction destruction" along their streets.
Houston man shot by girlfriend struggles to recover and fears safety while she walks free on bond
"All I did was ever love her," Munoz said after a trip to see the sunset with his girlfriend of three years turned nearly deadly when she allegedly started to shoot him randomly.
Woman who says she was attacked by suspected serial rapist bravely shares her story
One victim says she now lives in fear. She told ABC13 that she's glad the man accused of raping and robbing her inside her own home is finally behind bars.
Gov. Greg Abbott believes school voucher program will pass during legislative session
The debate between funding for public education and school vouchers is expected to be intertwined in the next legislative session next year. After this week's election, Gov. Greg Abbott says he finally has enough support.
Lawsuit against Pemex alleges negligence in death of contractor during Deer Park chemical leak
"This was an absolutely preventable event," said the attorney representing the family of the contractor who was killed in the leak. The lawsuit accuses the companies involved of multiple violations.