Willie Daniely III
Multimedia Journalist
Toledo, OH
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Willie Daniely is a multimedia journalist that is excited to join the 13abc Action News Team. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
Willie's passion for journalism started at a young age and led him to study journalism at the University of Georgia where he graduated in May 2021. At the University of Georgia, Willie had the privilege to work on documentaries commemorating both the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of UGA and the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the UGA football team, as well as working as an anchor/reporter on the campus news station covering Northeast Georgia.
He is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and also has gained experience from interning at CNN and NBC.
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The Carpenters have worked hard to transform an eyesore lot into a lush garden that helps feed the community.
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People from around Oregon met at the Clay High School Memorial Stadium for the annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
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A teenage girl accused of killing the mother of the man she fled the country with is facing new charges. Officials tell13abc the victim’s son is expected to face charges in the case, too.
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A Spring Elementary School special education teacher is facing two assault charges following claims he threw a child across a classroom.
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A local organization working to provide meals for students in need over summer vacation.
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The family of Nicole Jones is criticizing authorities, arguing they have not done enough to find the victim’s body and bring the family closure.
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Prosecutors are looking to charge a 17-year-old girl from Canton, Ohio as an adult for the murder of Nicole Jones, 53.
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Prosecutors are looking to charge a 17-year-old girl from Canton, Ohio as an adult for the murder of Nicole Jones, 53.
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Prosecutors are looking to charge a 17-year-old girl from Canton, Ohio as an adult for the murder of Nicole Jones, 53.
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Maggie Coleman wants the person responsible for hitting her 18-year-old son with a car and driving away held accountable.
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Lawmakers have introduced House Bill 161, remove a loophole and hold offenders accountable for spousal rape and sexual assault.
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Following Sunday's fire, neighbors want to know why the abandoned building is still standing.
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Tanner Torrez, also know as The Michigan Magnet Man, posted a viral TikTok showing a group of fishers help TPD get guns out of the river.
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Neighbors on Norwood Avenue say they want the city of step up, because they have taken care of the abandoned house next door for too long.
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Tarta flex will provide an on-demand ride service to rural and suburban areas around the city of Toledo.
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Phone scams looking to swindle people out of money are becoming more complex due to technological advancements, such as AI.
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People living near the old Baron Steel Factory were happy to see it torn down, but worry about the potential airborne asbestos.
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Neighbors on Nebraska Ave want the abandoned house attracting animals either taken care of or torn down.
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BG community members help the school board decide on the next superintendent.
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Monroe Township Trustees moved to temporarily suspend the dispensary's license due to complaints from other businesses, and violations that were noted.
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Dr. Swisher says he's taking another opportunity.
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Epworth Church's Pastor is "moving on to a new role" amid preschool controversy
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Attorney General Yose announces plan to hold illegal dumpers accountable.
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Some people living on Indiana Avenue say they want the abandoned home infested with pests to be demolished.
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James Hamilton says he supports Habitat for Humanity but doesn't want them to move his garden to build a new home.
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The shooting happened at the intersection of Vermaas and Dryden on April 14, 2023.
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Neighbors on Maplewood say the abandoned property is dangerous and making the whole street look bad.
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13abc later confirmed that six total people were shot on Woodland and Fernwood near Smith Park. Three of those victims were kids -- including a 4-year-old.
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The family of Jaden Skaggs wants justice and are raising fund for his funeral.
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People living on Peak Ave say their trash had not been picked up in three weeks.
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15-year-old Jaden Skaggs was shot and killed at Ravine Park Village on Poplar Street on April 10, 2023.
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An abandoned apartment building next door to a Toledo woman has fallen apart into her backyard.
Epworth Preschool teachers say they were blindsided by email saying they quit when they say they did not.
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Firefighters from Lake Township went around 4 mobile home parks giving residents tips on how to be safe during potential high winds and tornadoes.
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People living on Stickney near Manhattan say the semi trucks driving on potholes are causing damage to homes.
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First Unitarian Church of Toledo hosted a community roundtable with the Coalition of Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods to discuss solutions to the violence in Toledo and ways to protect youth in the city.
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A water main break on North St. Clair Street just between Adams and Jackson flooded the streets, leaving both residents and businesses without water.
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It will remain closed for the school year after the firing of the director and the subsequent resignation of numerous teachers.
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People living nearby the abandoned house on Valleywood say the place is not just an eyesore, it's a danger to families.
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Patricia Rose says her neighbor's chimney fell on her house causing damage over a week ago, and she wants it fixed ASAP.
Former Epworth school staff and parents are asking the church to prove there was no misappropriation of funds.
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EMS from around Northwestern Ohio took a tactical training course at Tiffin University.
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They're asking for answers following the abrupt termination of longtime director Jane Lyon.
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Parents at Epworth Preschool want answers after finding out the director of the school was fired earlier this week.
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Stephanie Beebee, the demolition coordinator for Toledo, says that while some homes are not coming down as quickly as neighbors would like, the department is on schedule.
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