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A freeze warning and a frost advisory in effect for 20 regions in the area

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

Remembering Jake: A politician and a friend to many

In your words: Who was Jake Godbold?

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

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

Of all his memories, Jake’s favorite story

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.

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.

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

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.

Remembering former Mayor Jake Godbold

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 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 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 was devoted to transforming Jacksonville’s ‘inferiority complex’

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

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

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

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.

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.

VIDEO TRIBUTE

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

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

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.

'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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