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 ...

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday. He was 81.

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 ...

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday. Thrasher, who served as speaker of the Florida House and as a member of the Florida Senate ...

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 ...

John Thrasher has held a lot of positions in his life: speaker of the Florida House, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, lobbyist, chairman of Rick Scott's reelection campaign, and ...

TALLAHASSEE — One of the latest lines of attack against state Sen. John Thrasher becoming Florida State University's next president: Tying him to the billionaire libertarian Koch brothers.

Republican state Sen. John Thrasher touted his fundraising prowess in his application and was selected by the board of trustees by a vote of 11-2.

Former state lawmaker and retired Florida State University president John Thrasher is "battling cancer," his lobbying firm announced April 22.

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker, has died.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday. He was 81.