Another step toward oblivion for a local liberal newspaper
About the only thing still worth reading in the Florida Times-Union is the obituary page. Oddly enough, its own obit may soon be written. The daily newspaper continues to shrink, with its parent company lopping off another four heads – probably chosen because of their relatively high salaries. One of those dropped was its most […]
Everyone in Jacksonville will miss Jake Godbold
Jake Godbold, one of Jacksonville’s outstanding political figures, has died at the age of 86. He was the second mayor of the consolidated government, following Hans Tanzler. Before that he was a city councilman and served as a council president. During his two terms as mayor the city experienced a construction boom as the city […]