Linda Hurtado Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, FOX 13, Net Worth, Salary, and Instagram

Linda Hurtado Biography

Linda Hurtado is an American Emmy award-winning News Anchor/Reporter working for FOX 13 – WTVT-TV in Tampa, Florida. She joined the station in December 2015.

Linda Hurtado Age

Hurtado was born on December 29 in the United States. As a result, Hurtado celebrates her birthday on the 29th of December every year. Her year of birth is unknown at the moment therefore it is difficult to know her age. However, she might be in her 40s.

Linda Hurtado Height

Hurtado stands at an approximate height of approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).

Linda Hurtado Family

Hurtado was born to her loving parents, whose names are unknown at the moment. Her mother passed away in the year 1995 and the cause of her death was breast cancer. It is not known if Hurtado has any siblings.

Linda Hurtado Husband

Hurtado is married to her lovely spouse, Jorge Hurtado. The couple takes great pride in being mom and dad to their 2 daughters; Sean Gallagher and Jackie Fig. They also feel proud being stepparents to their one stepson, Michael, whom Linda adopted. Hurtado likes spending her free time with her husband and children, as well as their 2 adopted English bulldogs. Hurtado and her husband, Jorge, like to volunteer at non-profits as well as support Tampa’s MLB Rays, NFL Buccaneers, and NHL Lightning.

Linda Hurtado’s Net Worth

Hurtado has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a News Anchor/Reporter.

Linda Hurtado Salary

Hurtado earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.

Linda Hurtado Education

Mentioning her education, Hurtado is a proud alumnus of The University of Georgia. She graduated from the university’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication in the year 1989 with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Media Studies from the university. During her stint at the university, she was part of the Zeta Tau Alpha and worked as a reporter at The Red and Black. Hurtado was also part of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, where she served as the Majorette.

Linda Hurtado Career

Hurtado serves at FOX 13 as a co-anchor for the FOX 13 News at 4 and the FOX 13 News at Noon, alongside Chris Cato. Also, she co-anchors the FOX 13 News at 5 with Cynthia Smoot. Before joining FOX 13, Hurtado worked for WFTS-TV – ABC Action News in Tampa, Florida as a News Reporter/Anchor for 19 years and a half years (December 1995 – May 2015).

Hurtado holds 13 Emmy Awards, several Associated Press awards, an Edward R. Murrow award, a Florida Bar award, and Society of Professional Journalism awards. She has earned these awards throughout her career for covering numerous news and health stories.

Hurtado has traveled to Cuba and Haiti where she covered in-depth reports. Throughout her television career, she has reported on multiple hurricanes such as Irma, Charley, and Andrew. She has also covered both Super Bowl and Stanley Cup championships. Additionally, Hurtado has covered the Republican National Convention, where she got to interview Ann Romney. Hurtado has also served as an anchor and host of numerous live events such as NASA space shuttle launches and the Martin Luther King and Gasparilla parades.

Hurtado is a strong volunteer in the community. She has been a keynote speaker at numerous local events, including the Hispanic Man and Woman of the Year awards and the Women of Influence luncheon. Hurtado has also served as a host of the local MDA Telethon for more than a decade and has worked as an emcee of the local “Dancing with the Stars” event that brought benefits to local charities. Last but not least, Hurtado has emceed events for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Hospital’s Valentine’s Day event.

Linda Hurtado Cancer

Hurtado was diagnosed with breast cancer in the year 2010. She says that she was diagnosed with it because her mom was a breast cancer survivor until it eventually took her life. Hurtado however underwent some therapies and surgery and fortunately recovered. Since her recovery, she has become the local emcee for the Susan G. Komen events. She is a strong supporter of the Face of Courage non-profit.

Hurtado also strongly supports the My Hope Chest which funds reconstruction for women with no insurance. She donates proceeds from A Shoot for a Cure to the Florida Hospital Foundation to fund mammograms for women without insurance, annually. Hurtado is an active member of the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events.

Linda Hurtado FOX 13

Hurtado is working at FOX 13 where she works alongside other famous FOX 13 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;

1. Mariah Harrison
2. Haley Hinds
3. Dan Matics
4. Matthew McClellan
5. Laura Moody
6. Kevin O’Donnell
7. Dave Osterberg
8. Russell Rhodes
9. Tony Sadiku
10. Scott Smith
11. Cynthia Smoot
12. Lloyd Sowers
13. Jim Weber
14. Mark Wilson

Linda Hurtado Social Media Platforms

She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 3700 followers on Twitter.