Walter Allen
Walter Allen joined FOX 13 in March 2014. Walter anchors Good Day Tampa Bay from 4 to 7 a.m. during the week.
Walter is a multi-talented journalist with anchoring, reporting, and producing abilities. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and studied in the Mile High City at Metropolitan State College of Denver. He spent two semesters interning at KCNC before launching his broadcasting career in 2007 at KCWY, the NBC affiliate in Casper, Wyoming. While there, Walter was named Best Reporter and Anchor Person of the Year by the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters.
After three years in Wyoming, Walter headed east and accepted a general assignment reporter position in Columbus, Ohio at the ABC/FOX station, WSYX. The reporter position led to co-anchoring opportunities in 2011 at WSYX. During his two years in Columbus, Walter covered breaking news events and spent valuable time behind the anchor desk. Those experiences in the Buckeye State helped him land a weekend morning co-anchor and reporting position at WISH in Indianapolis, Indiana.
While working in Columbus, Walter met his wife, fellow broadcaster Natalie Taylor. They are both excited to be living and working in the Sunshine State. Walter and his wife were married in Sanibel Harbour and are very excited to begin the next chapter of their lives in Florida.
The latest from Walter Allen
With a contagious smile, St. Pete man with Cerebral palsy becomes model for Florida beachwear company
Marilyn Brettner beams when talking about her son Andrew, who has Cerebral palsy -- but there are no barriers here. He is the newest model for Surf Style and soon, you will see his photos inside their stores, including on Clearwater Beach.
25-year-old with Cerebral palsy -- and a smile that shines -- becomes new Surf Style model
Andrew Brettner loves Treasure Island. He may be confined in a wheelchair, but that doesn’t stop him for enjoying the sand, shells and water. That positivity, and smile, led him to become the next model for Surf Style.
Adopting kids is just a start for founder of Pasco's 'Fostering Change Foster Closet'
This foster parent knows what kids in the system need the most: A home and hope. With him, they get both – and he’s helping make sure others do, too.
Quote book written by passengers of Lyft driver shows ‘we’re all the same’
This Lyft driver created a quote book for his passengers to fill out. He says it proves that although we may come from different walks of life, 'we're all the same.'
Lyft driver keeps book of passenger quotes proving everyone isn’t so different
This Lyft driver compiles a quote book from his passengers, proving that although they may come from all walks of life 'we're all the same.'
Heart of a champion: St. Pete teen conquered transplant through love of soccer
A St. Pete teen used his love for soccer to overcome his recent heart transplant.
After transplant, teen and surgeon play soccer in hospital hallway
It was a morale boost for a St. Pete teen and surgeon following a heart transplant. The teen loves soccer, and that passion is motivating him to get back in the game.
‘Bucs will not be denied at home’: Dick Vitale predicts historic win for Tampa Bay
Legendary sportscaster Dick Vitale is calling it now – Tampa Bay will be a "Titletown U.S.A." after Sunday.
Rays superfan brings smiles and spreads joy to his family, community
Ellis is a big Tampa Bay Rays fan. While he might seem like an ordinary baseball fan, who gets joy out of the success of our local team, he has a way of impacting others through the joy he spreads.
Following son's diagnosis, preschool teacher changed careers after finding her calling at All Children's
Lindsay Jones has been a registered nurse at John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital for a decade. It's where she takes care of the kids fighting various cancers, and she does it at a time when limited family and visitors are allowed in to see the patients.