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

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

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

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University, has died; Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement on Friday.

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

John Thrasher, former Florida State University President and influential politician, died at the age of 81 on May 30. His ...

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

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, a former Florida House speaker and state senator who served as Florida State University president and ...

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a ...

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