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 ...

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

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

Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service ...

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