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 ...

Tallahassee 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.

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a prominent political figure in Florida, has died. He was 81.

Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 “John’s love for Florida State University was truly inspiring,” current FSU President Richard McCullough said in statement ...