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 ...

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and former Speaker of the Florida House, has died.

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

John Thrasher, former Florida State University President and influential politician, died at the age of 81 on May 30. His ...

After his honorable discharge in 1970, he enrolled in FSU’s law school, graduating in 1972. Among his duties was serving as ...

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

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

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

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

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

Thrasher returned to Florida State to earn a law degree in 1972.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25“John’s love for Florida State University was truly inspiring ...