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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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