

Of all his memories, Jakeโs favorite story
Read full article: Of all his memories, Jakeโs favorite storyAs the city prepares to celebrate the life for former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold on Thursday, Tom Wills thought back to his last sit-down interview with him -- just before the city imploded its long-vacant riverfront City Hall.
Jake Godbold tells the inside story of how Jacksonville landed the Michael Jackson Victory Tour
Read full article: Jake Godbold tells the inside story of how Jacksonville landed the Michael Jackson Victory TourAs the city prepares to celebrate the life of former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold with a public service Thursday, News4Jax has chosen to republish a story from 2014, when anchor Jennifer Waugh spoke with Godbold ahead of the 30th anniversary of what some consider the greatest concerts in Jacksonville of all time.

Remembering Jake Godbold: A servant leader who spoke โtruth to powerโ
Read full article: Remembering Jake Godbold: A servant leader who spoke โtruth to powerโAs Jacksonville prepares to say goodbye to Jake Godbold, those who loved and respected the former mayor say the ambitious young boy from the Northside who grew up to lead the city will not be forgotten.

Remembering Jake: Godbold lit fire that led NFL, Jaguars to Jacksonville
Read full article: Remembering Jake: Godbold lit fire that led NFL, Jaguars to JacksonvilleItโs no secret that getting an NFL team to Jacksonville was one of former Mayor Jake Godboldโs biggest quests during his time in office, and that mission continued for years after.

Remembering former Mayor Jake Godbold
Read full article: Remembering former Mayor Jake GodboldThe life and legacy of former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold are examined by News4Jax anchor Tom Wills, former Mayor Alvin Brown and attorney/author Chris Hand, along with โThis Week In Jacksonvilleโ host Kent Justice.

As tributes roll in, Jacksonville plans final farewell for Jake Godbold
Read full article: As tributes roll in, Jacksonville plans final farewell for Jake GodboldAs memories of the man being called a mayorโs mayor continue to flood social media and dominate the conversation of long-time Jacksonville residents, Jake Godboldโs family and friends are discussing arrangements for a final tribute.

Jake Godbold was devoted to transforming Jacksonvilleโs โinferiority complexโ
Read full article: Jake Godbold was devoted to transforming Jacksonvilleโs โinferiority complexโWhen Jake Godbold was Jacksonville's mayor, the relationship his office had with the police union was often contentious.