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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congressman Daniel Webster reflects on the life and service of former Florida House Speaker and Florida State University President Emeritus John Thrasher.