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 ...

Former state lawmaker and retired Florida State University president John Thrasher is "battling cancer," his lobbying firm announced April 22 on social media. "Our prayers and best wishes go out ...

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.

John lived a remarkable life — and he made a big difference in the lives of so many in our state. We send our condolences to Jean and the entire Thrasher family,” the governor said in a post on X.

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 ...

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 lawmaker, has died. He was 81. According to family members, Thrasher, who served as speaker of the Florida House of ...

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.

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker, has died. He was 81. According to family members, Thrasher, who served as speaker of the Florida House of ...

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..