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
Southeast Houston business owners say they're concerned about fires happening at nearby encampment
Some business owners along McGrew Street in southeast Houston say they are concerned about a growing homeless encampment nearby.
Abbie Kamin tapped as next Harris County attorney
Abbie Kamin was appointed Harris County attorney and is the Democratic nominee in November's election to fill the seat.
Woman shot by man, suspect was then run over by victim's boyfriend in N. Harris County: HCSO
Authorities said the 24-year-old suspect was identified as a former church member who was banned for allegedly making threats. HCSO said he had been stalking the victim for a few days.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after hearing, sources in courtroom confirm
ABC13 has learned Fort Bend County Judge KP George could be removed from office sooner, following a hearing held on Friday to temporarily suspend him.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George back in commissioners court following conviction
Fort Bend County Judge KP George returned to commissioners court on Thursday after a jury found him guilty of money laundering last month.
10 people arrested on gun, drug charges after FBI searches in Clinton Park neighborhood: officials
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the group is accused of trafficking fentanyl, crystal meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs as well as firearms in Houston's Clinton Park neighborhood.
Some neighbors concerned with high water bills in Iowa Colony
Some neighbors in the Brazoria County neighborhood say their water bills have spiked since new smart meters were put in last year.
4 suspects in custody, including a teenager, after robbery led to police chase near Almeda, HPD says
Officers said that four people were taken into custody, including a teenager, in connection with a robbery in northwest Houston that led to a police chase.
Experts look to desalinate salt water as local population, need for drinking water rises in region
Experts say the demand for fresh water is increasing due to the local population continuing to rise and the arrival of new data centers, which also need fresh water as they require a lot of power.
City of Galena Park to enforce park curfew following deadly shooting involving 19-year-old
Officials said on Facebook that the curfew will begin immediately, with parks shutting down at 9:30 p.m. and reopening at 6 a.m. until further notice.