JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There was a swath of red in council chambers Tuesday night, worn in protest to the proposed deep cuts to library funding.
    
The city's Finance Committee recommended reducing the library's $39 million dollar by about $3.5 million.
    
Library staffers, volunteers and patrons said the resulting cuts in services would reduce the quality of life in Jacksonville and remove a vital resource for job seekers.

"Our libraries are the place where anybody who does not have a computer at home, the libraries are the only place where there's free access to computers," said a member of the Friends of Murray Hill Library.

A final vote on the matter is expected later this month.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Lynette Shaw is a brave mom.  Not only does she take her kids and their friends to the beach, she braves the parking challenges at Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach. 

Weekends are especially full.

Logan Small, who was one of the teenagers with her, said said, "There are cars everywhere. They're on the street. You can't really find a parking spot at all [on the weekends]."

Shaw noted that during the week, it's not as crowded but it is important to come early.

It's not just Mickler's Landing that's seeing more people this year compared to other years. St. Johns County Beach Manager Billy Zeits said all of the beaches' parking lots are full every weekend.

However, there is no doubt, Mickler's is busy.

According to Zeits, St. Johns County is currently studying the beach traffic at Mickler's Landing to come up with an action plan.

The Summer is FINALLY here!! Looking for a way to beat the heat? Then come cool yourslef down at the beach and enjoy the smooth sounds of  national recording artists and regional performers one Sunday each month. Each of the concerts will be held on the following dates:

• June 12th
• July 10th
• August 14th

The concerts will be held at the Seawalk Pavilion on Sunday evenings from 5pm - 9pm. For more information visit www.jaxbeachjazz.com