Legendary WFLA Anchor Bob Hite recalls Sunshine Skyway Bridge tragedy

Legendary WFLA Anchor Bob Hite recalls Sunshine Skyway Bridge tragedy

TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) -- Monday marks 42 years since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in the Tampa Bay area.Former 8 On Your Side Anchor Bob Hite was listening to the radio on his way to work the morning of May 9, 1980 when he heard the devastating news of the Sunshine Skyway collapse.As Hite drove towards the news station, the first fatality was announced. He never imagined it would be the name of his dear friend and neighbor."I lost a very very…

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