TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and a former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, ...

Also: Key dates during the John Thrasher tenure at Florida State University "He boldly differed with members of his political party in opposing the current push to allow guns on campuses.

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University, has died; Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement on Friday.