Jack Ford

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Jack Ford joined the News 12 team in 2025 as a reporter and multimedia journalist. He was born and raised on Long Island and received his journalism degree from American University in Washington, D.C.

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Some Long Branch businesses forced to close early amid Pier Village ‘pop-up party’ disruptions

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Hot weather draws crowds to Point Pleasant ahead of unofficial start of summer

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Made in New Jersey: Nation’s oldest distillery reflects 250 years of American history

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New Jersey beach safety officials warn waters still too dangerous despite warm weather

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World Cup bus fares drop sharply as yellow school buses added to transportation plan

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After another deadly shooting in Paterson, what’s being done to address violence?