Florida State University will hold a ceremony on Tuesday to honor one of its most influential leaders, John Thrasher, who died in May.

Thrasher, a longtime Republican, was 81 years old when he died in late May after losing his battle with cancer. He was FSU’s 15th president.

Tuesday’s event will celebrate Thrasher’s legacy and career, which spanned decades.

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Thrasher’s story began in Jacksonville.

From shaping laws in the state Capitol to elevating Florida State’s national reputation.

News4JAX spoke with Political Analyst Rick Mullaney about Thrasher’s impact across the state.

“He was accessible. He brought people together. And during his tenure, he led FSU forward, like I said, to becom

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