Of all his memories, Jake’s favorite story
Read full article: Of all his memories, Jake’s 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 ‘truth to power’
Read full article: Remembering Jake Godbold: A servant leader who spoke ‘truth to power’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: Godbold lit fire that led NFL, Jaguars to Jacksonville
Read full article: Remembering Jake: Godbold lit fire that led NFL, Jaguars to JacksonvilleIt’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.
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 “This Week In Jacksonville” 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 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.
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 JacksonvilleIt’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.
'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 deathThe death of former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold drew emotional reactions Thursday from some of the city and state leaders who knew him best.