Florida State University President John Thrasher congratulates faculty, staff and students on FSU’s rise to No. 18 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of national public universities during ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Beloved former Florida State University president John Thrasher, a longtime Jacksonville resident, died Friday at 81, the university announced Friday afternoon.

John Thrasher, a former Florida House speaker and state senator who served as Florida State University president and co-founded The Southern Group lobbying firm, died Friday in Orlando. He was 81.

Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service spanned more than three decades, died Friday after a battle with cancer, his ...

FILE - Florida State president John Thrasher speaks prior to head football coach Mike Norvell being introduced at a press conference Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher died on Friday, May 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. Thrasher was raised in Jacksonville.

Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service spanned more than three decades, died Friday after a battle with cancer, his ...

From May 30: John Thrasher dies; was FSU president, House speaker, Florida GOP titan The word 'mentor' is frequently mentioned when current and former lawmakers are asked about Thrasher.

Tallahassee mourns retired FSU president John Thrasher, recalls him as listener, unifier Thrasher 'followed his guiding light – to do what was right and fair,' one former colleague said.

Columnist Steve Bousquet reflects on the life of John Thrasher, whose remarkable political journey in Florida ended with a highly successful career as president of Florida State University. Thrashe… ...