Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith Journalist. Family man. Sports fan. Former teacher. Proud dad. Proud husband. Regionally engaged.

01/09/2026

Exclusive inside look at the Toledo Zoo’s Reptile House this week on WTOL 11 wtol11toledo Leading Edge.

01/09/2026

A light side to the news. wtol11toledo WTOL 11 📺

01/06/2026

Hair goes nothing…

New Year. Fresh snow. traegergrills Traeger Grills with chops and smoked street corn. Rose Bowl with our #1 iuhoosiers ...
01/01/2026

New Year. Fresh snow. traegergrills Traeger Grills with chops and smoked street corn. Rose Bowl with our #1 iuhoosiers Indiana University Athletics. Could this end up being the best day ever????

12/25/2025

My today. ❤️

12/24/2025

Our Christmas Week Leading Edge highlights changes underway in Oregon and what’s to come for metroparkstoledo projects. Leading Edge drops Sunday morning - on all wtol11toledo WTOL 11 as well as the Leading Edge on Apple apple and spotify Spotify

12/19/2025

Billions of dollars. Big corporations. And decisions being made right now that could shape Lucas County for decades.

On Leading Edge, I sat down with County Commissioner Pete Gerken about data centers — the money, the fear, the facts, and why he’s calling for a pause before moving forward.

This isn’t just about buildings.
It’s about taxes, infrastructure, and who gets to decide what happens in your community.

If you want to understand what’s really at stake — and why this moment matters — watch the full conversation on Leading Edge, streaming this weekend on WTOL 11+. wtol11toledo WTOL 11

Can you imagine the Chicago Bears playing home games in Indiana? Kevin Warren Says Bears Must Expand Stadium Search ...
12/18/2025

Can you imagine the Chicago Bears playing home games in Indiana? Kevin Warren Says Bears Must Expand Stadium Search — Including Northwest Indiana — After Illinois Lawmakers Stall New Home Plans.

12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

Below are the Top Five Holiday Scams currently hitting inboxes, phones, and devices across Ohio, along with simple rules to avoid falling victim:

1. Fake Shipping Alerts

The scam: Texts or emails claiming to be from Amazon, Walmart, FedEx, or UPS stating:

“Your package is delayed—click here to reschedule.”

What to know: Legitimate companies rarely ask customers to log in through a text or unsolicited email.

Protect yourself: Type the tracking number directly into the official website. Never click suspicious links.

2. The “Boss Needs Gift Cards” Urgency Scam

The scam: A message from someone posing as your CEO, supervisor, or HR department saying: “Can you pick up 10 Apple gift cards ASAP? I’m in a meeting.”

What to know: In 2025, this remains one of the top ways small businesses lose $5,000–$50,000 in a single afternoon.

Protect yourself: Call the person directly or confirm through an established chain of command. Never rely on email or chat alone for financial requests.

3. Highly Convincing Charity Scams

The scam: Fraudsters using deepfake videos of alleged “orphans,” “veterans,” or “disaster victims” asking for donations—often in cryptocurrency.

What to know: Requests for Bitcoin, gift cards, Zelle, or Cash App are almost always fraudulent.

Protect yourself: Donate only through verified links found on the official charity’s website.

4. “Free Gift” or Loyalty Points Phishing

The scam: Pop-ups or emails claiming: “Congratulations! You’ve won a $1,000 gift card—claim within 24 hours!”

What to know: Scammers now use AI to mimic legitimate websites nearly perfectly.

Protect yourself: If you didn’t enter a contest, you didn’t win. Close the message, and if it appears in your inbox, report it immediately.

5. Public Wi-Fi “Evil Twin” Hotspots

The scam: Fake Wi-Fi networks in malls, airports, or coffee shops—often with names like “Target_Guest_WiFi_5G”—designed to capture passwords and personal data.

Protect yourself: Use your phone’s hotspot or a secure VPN. Never access banking or sensitive work accounts on public Wi-Fi.


Frank LaRose encourages Ohioans to share these warnings with friends, family, and co-workers—especially those who may be more vulnerable to online fraud.

12/16/2025

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12/12/2025

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Jeff Smith has anchored the #1 morning news program in northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan, 13abc Action News Good Morning, since 2001. In addition to being a part of that team, he also hosts and produces In Touch which can be seen on 13abc.com.

Jeff started at WTVG in 1998 after spending two years in northern Michigan at WPBN/WTOM (Traverse City). In addition to his work behind the desk, Jeff has been a producer, reporter, photographer and editor. In September of 2008, Jeff, along with three co-workers from WTVG, spent a week in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. He's an award winner for reporting and has been involved with numerous presidential visits. He traveled with the Coast Guard during an 11-hour trip across a frozen Lake Michigan to deliver fuel oil to a struggling island.

Jeff is originally from the Toledo area. He grew up in Temperance and Sylvania. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School and is an alumnus of Indiana University, Bloomington. Because of his local roots, Jeff makes it a point to give back to the community. He's very involved in activities and programs at his former high school, and is at the beck and call of those who knew him back when, and need help from him today. In 2008, Jeff took his love for journalism and education to his Alma Mater (St. Francis) - and began teaching a journalism class and moderating the production of the school's newspaper.