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 ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — 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 ...

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But it rarely had a better outcome than Florida State’s hiring of John Thrasher more than a decade ago. Thrasher, who died of cancer Friday at age 81, exceeded all expectations and left FSU a ...

John Thrasher, a major figure in Florida politics and education, has died at the age of 81 following a battle with cancer. His family announced his passing on May 30. John Thrasher’s career ...

Video above: News and weather headlines for May 29John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday. He was 81.Thrasher, who served as ...

Thrasher was widely admired for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to education. He successfully led FSU through various challenges, including a campus shooting and a fraternity hazing death.

I had the privilege of knowing John Thrasher through my work as a political reporter. We first met in 2010, shortly after I began working at WJXT-TV in Jacksonville. From the outset, Sen.

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Former Florida State University President John Thrasher died on Friday, May 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. Thrasher was raised in Jacksonville. After graduating from high ...

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TALLAHASSEE — 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 ...