Jim Murdoch

Reporter

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Jim Murdoch joined the News 12 team as a reporter in 2014 and focuses on Monmouth and Ocean counties. When nature roars, Jim heads outdoors, reporting in the middle of memorable blizzards, nor'easters, and tropical storms along the beach.

Story image: Cloudflare outage disrupts NJ Transit, ChatGPT, X, other internet services
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Cloudflare outage disrupts NJ Transit, ChatGPT, X, other internet services

Story image: Florida man's sailboat still stuck on Sea Girt beach for nearly 2 months
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Florida man's sailboat still stuck on Sea Girt beach for nearly 2 months

Story image: What a 'Deal!' But is it legal? Critics clap back at discounted beach tags for residents in upscale town
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What a 'Deal!' But is it legal? Critics clap back at discounted beach tags for residents in upscale town

Story image: Planning ahead for insurance rate hikes? Experts weigh in
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Planning ahead for insurance rate hikes? Experts weigh in

Story image: Mama Mia! Potential tariffs could increase costs of NJ’s favorite pasta brands
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Mama Mia! Potential tariffs could increase costs of NJ’s favorite pasta brands

Story image: Manasquan's mayor calls for immediate changes after second e-bike chase with police
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Manasquan's mayor calls for immediate changes after second e-bike chase with police