Jim Grimes Biography
Jim Grimes is an American News Anchor working for CBS12 News where he co-anchors the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. weekday newscast alongside Liz Quirantes. He has been working for the station since December 2018 after working as an anchor at KAKE TV.
Jim Grimes Age
Grimes likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance.
Jim Grimes Height
Grimes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jim Grimes Family
Grimes’s father contributed to establishing the first Meals on Wheels program in Florida in the late 1970’s. Jim has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Grimes siblings.
Jim Grimes Wife
Grimes is married to Carolynn Curtis Grimes. The couple is blessed with two grown children. When he is free from, work he likes cooking, staying active, and traveling.
Jim Grimes’s Net Worth
Grimes has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor.
Jim Grimes Salary
Grimes earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jim Grimes Career
Grimes works as a News anchor at CBS12-WPEC-TV at 5, 6, and 11 p.m., alongside Liz Quirantes. Prior to CBS 12 News, he worked for KAKE TV as a Full-time News Anchor between the years 2016 and 2018. Previously, he was tenured as a full-time News Anchor, Writer, and producer of daily news, and was additionally, an executive producer for nightside newscast, from 2011 to 2016. In addition, he worked for Corporate Communications in Nov 2009. Before this, Grimes was a News Anchor at KDAF-TV in the year 2011.
Grim had stops at KLST News, and KPRC-TV in the years 1989 and 1995 respectively. He began his career at WPTV NewsChannel 5 in the year 1993 as a News Reporter. Grim has over 30 years of experience in broadcasting and has worked at stations in Wichita, Dallas, Raleigh, Houston, and Fort Myers. His outstanding performance as an Anchor paved way to the winning various awards. Some of these awards include an Associated Press Award. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication from the University of Texas-Arlington.
Grim is a part of many charities, one most dear to him is Meals on Wheels. His father assisted in establishing the first Meals on Wheels program which was in Florida. He brought to light that he is passionate about improving senior health through the delivery of nutritious meals. Grim brought to light that his focus is mainly on covering stories and impacting families and communities around South Florida. During his free time, Jim enjoys cooking, traveling, and staying active.
Jim Grimes CBS12 News
Grimes is working at CBS12 News where he works alongside other famous CBS12 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Liz Quirantes
- Lauren Olesky
- Michael Ehrenberg
- Victoria De Cardenas
- Dylan Huberman
- Mike Magnoli
- Al Pefley
- Amber Raub
- Dani Travis
Jim Grimes Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook, and Twitter.