The nine hours that Texas was allowed to arrest and deport migrants who illegally enter the U.S. provided a glimpse at what sort of obstacles law enforcement agencies in the state face.

At 165 square miles (427 square kilometers), the Bobcat Fire is one of the largest ever in Los Angeles County after burning for more than two weeks. Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for thousands of residents in foothill and desert areas, where semi-rural homes and a popular nature sanctuary have burned. Erratic winds that drove flames into the community of Juniper Hills over the weekend had died down, said U.S. Forest Service spokesman Larry Smith. He had worked with the U.S. Forest Service for 14 years. “Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad and his crew at the toughest times,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - Jacksonville Beach City Council approved a change to an ordinance Monday night that could revoke permits allowing a bar or restaurant to sell alcohol after midnight if the business has too many violations in one year. The city updated the alcohol ordinance to boost security at establishments that serve alcohol. Businesses must now have a security emergency action plan approved by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and Fire Marshal. The changes follow a series of disorderly and violent encounters involving restaurants that have permits to serve alcohol after midnight. In 2018, 23-year-old Leon Bennett was shot and killed while leaving a bar in Jacksonville Beach.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - A bicyclist has died after he was hit by a car near Adventure Landing, according to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. Larry Smith said the 29-year-old man was a transient who was hit at10:37 p.m. on Beach Boulevard and 20th Street North. He was transported to Memorial Hospital with serious injuries where he later died. Officers said the driver was cooperating and did not appear to be at fault. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - Investigators with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department on Monday made a renewed push for information in the shooting death of a father of three. Hall was killed just steps away from his apartment in Jacksonville Beach. RELATED: 28-year-old killed in Jacksonville Beach shootingDONATION SITE: "Justice for Jake Hall" GoFundMe account to help with expenses, children's futureA neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, said he heard gunshots on the night of the shooting. Larry Smith originally told News4Jax that investigators have found no motive and do not have any suspect information. Anyone with information about the case can call the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661 or call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The family of a father of three who was shot and killed steps from his Jacksonville Beach apartment Thursday night is pleading for answers. Police said 28-year-old Jake Hall was shot about 9:40 p.m. near the intersection of 17th Avenue North and Second Street North. A neighbor said he heard several gunshots, ran outside and found Hall's youngest daughter alone in the doorway of his apartment. Hall's parents spent most of Friday morning at the Jacksonville Beach Police Department talking to detectives. Anyone with information about the case can call the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661 or call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).

"Shots fired. Shots fired. During the mass shooting in Dayton, officers killed the shooter in 30 seconds, likely preventing more deaths. Smith said the Jacksonville Beach Police Department response would be just as quick, given the several dozen uniform and undercover officers who are strategically positioned. Surveillance cameras were recently installed monitoring the entrances and exits to some bars in Jacksonville Beach.