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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday ...

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

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

People all over the state are mourning the loss of a prolific man who devoted the majority of his life to Florida and the ...

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

Former Florida State President John Thrasher has passed away following cancer diagnosis in April. A public celebration of his ...

“John lived a remarkable life — and he made a big difference in the lives of so many in our state,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement.Thrasher, a Republican, was a member of the ...

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

And John Thrasher knew there was no better avenue ... While Thrasher is best known locally as a president of Florida State University, the campus is but a mile from the state Capitol where he ...