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
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.
Man out on bond arrested again, accused of funeral home burglary, impersonating public servant: Docs
A funeral home owner recalled the terrifying moment a man who burglarized her family's business returned, this time impersonating a Harris County DA's Office investigator.
Houston-based doctor says Hantavirus isn't very transmissible despite Hantavirus cruise outbreak
Houston-based Doctor Peter Hotez said this outbreak has been going on since early April and added in past outbreaks the incubation period has been around three weeks.
Several drivers arrested after getting caught street racing on South Loop, HCSO says
The sheriff's office says deputies just happened to come across the drivers racing, adding that they were going 90 to 100 miles per hour, or even faster, around the South Loop.
Man drowned after trying to swim across lake in Crosby off-road park: Harris County Sheriff's Office
Authorities said the 33-year-old man was attempting to swim across the lake at an off-road park in Crosby before going underwater and never resurfacing.
District employee in Huntsville fired, arrested for hurting 2 kids, according to court documents
Court documents confirm 32-year-old Brittany King is facing two counts of injury to a child in connection with her now former job at Stewart Elementary.
1-year-old hit and killed by security guard at southwest Houston apartment complex: HPD
Officials said the 1-year-old's family was packing up their car when the baby boy slipped away and darted into the roadway. That's when, police said, a security guard hit the boy with his vehicle.