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Remembering Jake Godbold, 1933-2020
Mayor from 1978 to 1987 remained active in public life until his death last month at age 86

Memories, tears and smiles at Jake Godbold’s ‘Celebration of Life’

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Memories, tears and smiles at Jake Godbold’s ‘Celebration of Life’

Remembering Jake: A politician and a friend to many

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In your words: Who was Jake Godbold?

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Remembering Jake: Godbold’s ‘billion dollar decade’ in Duval County

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One 10 year stretch, known as the “billion dollar decade” in Duval County, cemented Jake Godbold's legacy.

Thousands expected at celebration of Jake Godbold’s life

Of all his memories, Jake’s favorite story

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As 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.

In 2014, former Mayor Jake Godbold recalled the events that led to 3 concerts at Gator Bowl

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 Tour

As 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.

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Remembering Jake Godbold: A servant leader who spoke ‘truth to power’

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As 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: Golbold lit fire that led NFL, Jaguars to Jacksonville

Remembering Jake: Godbold lit fire that led NFL, Jaguars to Jacksonville

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It’s no secret that getting an NFL team to Jacksonville was one of former Mayor Jake Godbold’s biggest quests during his time in office, and that mission continued for years after.

This Week in Jacksonville: Remembering Mayor Jake Godbold

Remembering former Mayor Jake Godbold

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The 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 “This Week In Jacksonville” host Kent Justice.

Residents, leaders remember Jake Godbold’s impact on black community

Residents, leaders remember Jake Godbold’s impact on black community

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Residents of Jacksonville are remembering former Mayor Jake Godbold as a visionary and a man of the people, including minorities.

As tributes roll in, Jacksonville plans final farewell for Jake Godbold

As tributes roll in, Jacksonville plans final farewell for Jake Godbold

Read full article: As tributes roll in, Jacksonville plans final farewell for Jake Godbold

As memories of the man being called a mayor’s mayor continue to flood social media and dominate the conversation of long-time Jacksonville residents, Jake Godbold’s family and friends are discussing arrangements for a final tribute.

'It’s a blow’: City, state leaders react to the former Mayor Jake Godbold’s death

Jake Godbold was devoted to transforming Jacksonville’s ‘inferiority complex’

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When Jake Godbold was Jacksonville's mayor, the relationship his office had with the police union was often contentious.

2-term Jacksonville mayor remembered for downtown development, attracting attention of NFL, his love of the city

The man we knew as ‘Jake’: Former Mayor Godbold dies at 86

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Jake Godbold, Jacksonville’s colorful and sometimes controversial mayor from 1978 to 1987, has died.

Even after his years of pubic service, Godbold continued to work to better our city

Jake Godbold cements legacy by opposing sale of JEA

Read full article: Jake Godbold cements legacy by opposing sale of JEA

Say what you want about Jake Godbold, but no one ever accused him of being timid.

Tom Wills interviewed Jake Godbold at the stadium during the Jaguars' playoff run after the 2017 season.

In 1984, Jake Godbold called out Donald Trump at the Gator Bowl

Read full article: In 1984, Jake Godbold called out Donald Trump at the Gator Bowl

Former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold, who died Thursday, had memorable interactions with Donald Trump before he was President of the United States.

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Remembering former mayor Jake Godbold's legacy

Looking back at Jake Godbold’s accomplishments through the years

Read full article: Looking back at Jake Godbold’s accomplishments through the years

Here’s a look at Jake Godbold's life as an inspiring leader and a generous public servant in Jacksonville.

Jake Godbold sparked the fire that led the NFL & the Jaguars to Jacksonville

Jake Godbold sparked the fire that led the NFL & the Jaguars to Jacksonville

Read full article: Jake Godbold sparked the fire that led the NFL & the Jaguars to Jacksonville

It’s no secret that getting an NFL team to Jacksonville was one of former Mayor Jake Godbold’s biggest quests during his time in office, and that mission continued for years after.

Godbold died Thursday at his Jacksonville home. He was 86.

'It’s a blow’: City, state leaders react to the former Mayor Jake Godbold’s death

Read full article: 'It’s a blow’: City, state leaders react to the former Mayor Jake Godbold’s death

The death of former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold drew emotional reactions Thursday from some of the city and state leaders who knew him best.

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