Flashback Florida

Part 2: The Myth, the Legend and the Man Behind the Skyway Bridge Collapse

We continue our telling of the harrowing story of the collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. We follow Captain John Lerro and his journey through the squall to the fatal blow which destroyed the bridge. Lerro’s attorney, Steve Yerrid helps us fill in the pieces of what really happened that day. And we also learn about sole survivor, Wesley McEntire, and how his life was affected by the collapse.

Part 1: 42 Years Later the Ghost of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Still Haunts Many

Many are familiar with the collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, but can you say you know the whole story? On May 9, 1980 thirty five people descended to their deaths when the ship MV Summit Venture fatally collided with the Tampa bridge. Spectrum’s own Mason Miller takes you on a journey through the past, to uncover the many overlooked details of the collapse, and learn more about the family and friends of those left behind….and especially about the man many blame for the fatal incident.

Introducing Flashback Florida

If you think Florida is interesting today, wait until you understand what happened in the past. Join our host, Mason Miller, on a journey into the fascinating history of this region, from disasters to triumphs to the quirky did-that-really-happen moments. By reconstructing major events in the state's past, each episode of the podcast aims to uncover how history still affects all of us today and what it could mean for tomorrow. New episodes drop each month starting May 9th.