Linda Hurtado Biography
Linda Hurtado is a renowned American journalist currently working as an anchor for Fox 13 News in Tampa Bay. Hurtado anchors the Fox 13 News at Noon as well as the Fox 13 News at 4 with Chris Cato and the Fox 13 News at 5 with Cynthia Smoot.
Prior to joining Fox 13 News in 2015, Linda worked with ABC Action News in Tampa Florida as a news anchor and reporter. She spent 19 years at the station.
Linda has always wanted to be a journalist and enrolled at the University of Georgia to pursue a degree in journalism and mass communication. After her graduation, Hurtado worked at television stations in Fort Myers and Orlando before coming to Tampa.
Linda has won 13 Emmys, an Edward R. Murrow award, Associated Press awards, Society of Professional Journalism awards, and a Florida Bar award for a variety of new and health stories.
She has traveled to Haiti and Cuba covering in-depth reports. During her television career, Linda has covered numerous hurricanes including Andrew, Charley, and Irma, a Stanley Cup championship, a Super Bowl championship, and the Republican National Convention, where I landed the only local TV interview with Ann Romney.
Linda has also hosted or anchored many live events, including and the Republican National Convention, where I landed the only local TV interview with Ann Romney. Hurtado takes pride n being very connected and involved in my community. I’ve been a keynote speaker at many local events, such as the Women of Influence luncheon hosted by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Man and Woman of the Year awards sponsored by Tampa’s Hispanic Heritage, Inc.
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Linda hosted the local MDA Telethon for over 10 years, emceed the local Dancing with the Stars event that benefits local charities, and the Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Hospital’s Valentine Day event as well as events for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
She has been very active with the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events long before my own diagnosis of breast cancer in 2011. This was because her mother was a breast cancer survivor until the disease finally took her life in 1995.
After her own diagnosis and recovery, Linda has become the local emcee for the Susan G. Komen events. I support the Face of Courage non-profit as well as the My Hope Chest that funds reconstruction for women who do not have insurance. Every year, she donates proceeds from A Shoot for a Cure to the Florida Hospital Foundation to fund mammograms for women without insurance.
Linda Hurtado Age
How old is Linda Hurtado? Linda is around 30 years old as of 2022. She was born on December 29. However, Linda has not disclosed her year and place of birth. It is only known that she celebrates her birthday on December 29th every year.
Linda Hurtado Husband
Hurtado is married to her husband Jorge Hurtado. The couple is blessed with two biological daughters named JackieFig and Sean Gallagher. Linda has also an adopted son named Michael whom Linda adopted from Cuba as well as Two English Bulldogs.
Linda Hurtado Family
Hurtado was born and raised by her parents. However, she has not disclosed any details in regard to her parents and siblings. We promise to update you once the information is available.
Linda Hurtado Height
Linda is a woman of average body stature. She stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (approximately 1.65m).
Linda Hurtado Net Worth
Hurtado has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a journalist.
Linda Hurtado Salary
Hurtado receives an estimated annual salary of between $40,000 – $72,500. This is per our estimate according to the Fox 13 News’ anchors’ salaries.
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