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, the former president of Florida State University and a longtime state lawmaker, died Friday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 81. Thrasher had been battling cancer ...

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 ...

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 ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — 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 and ...