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

John Thrasher is remembered for integrity, compassion, and leadership. He impacted both politics and Florida State University ...

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

In addition to his wife, Thrasher is survived by daughter Jennifer Jordan and her husband, Don; son Jon Thrasher and his wife ...

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 ...

Thrasher also served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and a member of the Florida Senate, according to the ...

A Vietnam veteran who was awarded two Bronze Stars, he began his political career in 1996 when he was elected to the Clay ...

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

From 2021: Moments that best exemplify John Thrasher's leadership at FSU, as told by those who know him Thrasher rejoined The Southern Group after retiring from FSU. He was later replaced by ...

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