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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: Congressman Jeff Van Drew calls for federal aid after severe Long Beach Island beach erosion
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Congressman Jeff Van Drew calls for federal aid after severe Long Beach Island beach erosion

Story image: Ocean County Fire Marshal warns of dangers after saltwater flooding 
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Ocean County Fire Marshal warns of dangers after saltwater flooding 

Story image: Historic Navesink River boat club survives nor'easter, elevating plan begins this winter 
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Historic Navesink River boat club survives nor'easter, elevating plan begins this winter 

Story image: Route 71 bridge stuck after nor'easter keeps Belmar charter boats docked
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Route 71 bridge stuck after nor'easter keeps Belmar charter boats docked

Story image: Nor'easter leaves behind flooded homes, businesses, and badly damaged dunes along Long Beach Island
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Nor'easter leaves behind flooded homes, businesses, and badly damaged dunes along Long Beach Island

Story image: Ocean County prepares for tidal flooding, beach erosion and potential evacuations
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Ocean County prepares for tidal flooding, beach erosion and potential evacuations


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