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

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

Columnist Steve Bousquet reflects on the life of John Thrasher, whose remarkable political journey in Florida ended with a ...

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 ...

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on ...

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 ...

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