Hajah Bah

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News Reporter at First Coast News WTLV/WJXX Jacksonville, FL

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Florida bill that would limit students' cellphone use on school grounds passes legislature

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Hajah Bah

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new bill that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using their phones on school property has passed the state legislature. The bill is now before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk and awaits his signature. Jacksonville parents tell First Coast News they want their children to be allowed to use their cellphones incase there is an emergency.
Florida bill that would limit students' cellphone use on school grounds passes legislature

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Hajah Bah

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Family and friends remember Charles Faggart's laughter and legacy at funeral

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Hajah Bah

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A day of mourning as family and friends come together to put Charles Faggart to rest. Faggart, 31 years old, died last month in April three days after an "incident" with nine corrections officers at the Duval County Jail sent him to the hospital in critical condition. His attorney said he had been brain dead since the day of his injuries.
Airlines discontinue 4 nonstop flights to Jacksonville before summer season

2 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Hajah Bah

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ahead of the summer travel season, some airlines have discontinued their non-stop domestic flights to and from Jacksonville. According to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA), JetBlue discontinued its nonstop flight from Jacksonville to Ft. Lauderdale on April 1, and Southwest Airlines discontinued its direct flight from Atlanta to Jacksonville on April 8. Allegiant Airlines also canceled its nonstop flight from Jacksonville to Cleveland.
Westside High School spotlights career paths at third annual community day event

2 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Hajah Bah

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Westside High School hosted its third annual community day event. This event is aimed to let students know about different programs the school has to offer that will be beneficial to their future careers. Latoya Walker, school advisor council chair at Westside High School told First Coast News the event was aimed at letting students know about different programs the school has to offer, from nursing programs, mental health programs, and JRTC U.S Army program.
Crime and safety expert talks gun safety after Jacksonville toddler dies from apparent accidental shooting

3 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Hajah Bah

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An investigation is ongoing after a toddler died Sunday from what police say was an apparent accidental shooting. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a 2-year-old appeared to have found a gun and accidentally shot himself at a house on Calvary Drive on the city's Westside. The child was taken to Wolfson’s Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
War Eagles reunite with families at NAS Jacksonville after 6-month mission

1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Hajah Bah

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After six months overseas, the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron VP 16 returned home Sunday morning. At NAS Jacksonville, families reunited with their sailors who’ve been deployed to the Indo-Pacific. The squadron’s 286 sailors operated out of Japan and Bahrain, flying over 3,100 flight hours and executing over 400 sorties. From intelligence and surveillance to anti-submarine warfare, their work assisted U.S. 7th and 5th Fleets in a dual-site deployment, a release said.
Hundreds protest Trump, Musk at 'Hands Off!' rally in Jacksonville

1 month ago | jacksonville.com | Hajah Bah

Thousands protested across the nation on Saturday against the Trump administration and Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency. Protesters voiced concerns over firings of government workers by the Department of Government Efficiency, which was created to modernize federal technology and software. The “Hands Off!” protests aim to send a message to the Trump administration and Musk that citizens are unhappy with recent government reforms.
Results: 4 more states voting in 2024 presidential primary

Apr 2, 2024 | southernillinoisnow.com | Hajah Bah

(WASHINGTON) — Four more states are voting on Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primary race. The contests are taking place in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. (Delaware’s primaries were canceled due to being uncontested.)The results, however, won’t affect the overall election as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump already clinched their parties’ respective nominations last month. On the Democratic side, there are 455 delegates are up for grabs on Tuesday.
Results: 4 more states voting in 2024 presidential primary

Apr 2, 2024 | willmarradio.com | Hajah Bah

(WASHINGTON) -- Four more states are voting on Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primary race. The contests are taking place in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. (Delaware’s primaries were canceled due to being uncontested.)The results, however, won't affect the overall election as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump already clinched their parties' respective nominations last month. On the Democratic side, there are 455 delegates are up for grabs on Tuesday.