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 ...

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.

Thrasher returned to Florida State to earn a law degree in 1972.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25“John’s love for Florida State University was truly inspiring ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday. He was 81. Thrasher, who served as speaker of the Florida House ...