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
Lived trauma drives Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO's passion for helping others
*This story contains descriptions of self harm and suicide.* The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay assists people who are in crisis. Their training is one piece. Having lived through trauma, grief and crisis, and being able to relate to the caller goes even further.
Lakeland dads carry tradition of entertaining parents in car lines as another faces battle against cancer
The car line at South McKeel Elementary in Lakeland – like all school car lines – is a crazy time for parents. But one group of dads tries to make it fun throughout the entire month of October by dressing up in costumes every day. It's a tradition started by one father, who is now battling cancer. The rest of the dads stepped up, and are still carrying the tradition.
4-year-old cancer patient who loves dirt, big trucks gets dream job as construction worker for the day
Owen, who is 4 years old, has mostly been familiar with harsh treatments and hospital rooms. But what he really loves is dirt. He is in the final stages of his leukemia treatment and spent a day doing what he wants to do when he grows up -- being a construction worker.
Mural of Northeast High player, who died after collapsing on football field, brings awareness to rare disease
A mural, which features Jacquez Welch, greets everyone who files into the Northeast High football field where he collapsed in 2019. It's not only a tribute to his family, but it's also a reminder of how he died and brings awareness to a rare disease that went undiagnosed.
Guardian Ad Litem creates program allowing visits to substance-exposed newborns in NICU
A Tampa mom who become a Guardian Ad Litem noticed babies, who were were abused or exposed to drugs and taken to a hospital, were not receiving the love and attention they need. So, she created a program that allows visits to these children to hold them and provide that comfort.
'I'm human as well': TPA officer balances law enforcement with kindness among traveling passengers
While Officer Jimmie Bizzle is patrolling around the Tampa International Airport, he is also always looking for a way to help passengers. "Allow me, a law enforcement officer, to show I’m human as well."
Tampa barber who cuts hair for local athletes credits mom's decision to move to Florida for his success
Justin McNab runs the 'Razorz Edge' barber shop in Tampa, and it is truly remarkable that Justin is where he is when you look back at his humble beginnings. If it wasn't for his mother moving him across the country to Florida, he wouldn't be cutting the hair of some of the biggest names in sports.
Lakeland seniors stay spry, sharp and social with woodworking program
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
Clearwater rage room explores healing power of smashing
Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.
After receiving generosity in her time of need, Metro Ministries volunteer gives back
Tonia Reed is a volunteer leader at Metropolitan Ministries. When she is not at the non-profit, she's leading a life of protecting others as a firefighter at Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek fire department.