John Thrasher, a towering figure in Florida politics and higher education, died after a battle with cancer. He was 81.

After his honorable discharge in 1970, he enrolled in FSU’s law school, graduating in 1972. Among his duties was serving as ...

Former House Speaker and Florida State University President John Thrasher died Friday, a month after announcing a cancer ...

John Thrasher is remembered for integrity, compassion, and leadership. He impacted both politics and Florida State University.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican and former Senate President, posted: “The Lion of the Senate has ...

From 2021: Moments that best exemplify John Thrasher's leadership at FSU, as told by those who know him Thrasher rejoined The Southern Group after retiring from FSU. He was later replaced by ...

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and former Speaker of the Florida House, has died.

Thrasher was known for his fierce pride in Florida State long before he became its president. He earned his bachelor’s degree ...

Thrasher was the university's 15th president and is remembered by the school for his "steady leadership, servant's heart, and ...

Columnist Steve Bousquet reflects on the life of John Thrasher, whose remarkable political journey in Florida ended with a ...

John Thrasher, Florida's former House Speaker and ex-President of Florida State University, passed away following a battle ...