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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on ...

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

Thrasher was a member of the Florida House from 1992 to 2000, serving as the House Speaker for those final two years.

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

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

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

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

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, the former president of Florida State University and a longtime state lawmaker, died Friday morning, his ...