Wayne Dawson is a Cleveland television legend. A Cleveland native and Kent State graduate, Wayne has spent an incredible 45 years at WJW–FOX 8, serving on the morning show for more than four decades. For the past 14 years, I've had the honor of co-anchoring alongside him.
An 11-time Emmy winner, Broadcasters Hall of Fame member, and 2014 NATAS Silver Circle inductee, Wayne is also deeply committed to his community through the NAACP, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Annie L. Dawson Foundation. He's an ordained minister and pastor of Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lyndhurst, Ohio, where his faith guides both his life and his work.
Last year, Wayne faced a powerful personal battle with oral cancer, undergoing major surgery and months of treatment that kept him off the air for 14 months. His inspiring return to the FOX 8 morning show in January 2026 was a testament to his faith, strength, and perseverance. Now back at the anchor desk with me, Wayne remains a beloved voice in Cleveland — and a living reminder that God is good!
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