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Nielsen Audio sues Bubba the Love Sponge for fraud, ratings tampering

By Caitlin Johnston, Times Staff Writer

TAMPA — Nielsen Audio has filed a federal lawsuit against radio shock jock Bobba the Love Sponge Clem, who admitted last week to ratings tampering charges. The lawsuit, filed Thursday …

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Defenseman Victor Hedman's injury status looms over Lightning

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Pilot sues airline, saying it won't accommodate his snoring

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Obama says he'll keep more troops in 'fragile' Afghanistan

Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS)

WASHINGTON — Under pressure at home and abroad, President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he would leave a large troop presence in Afghanistan past the end of his administration, abando …

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    1. Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Oct. 18

      12:21 PM EventsTimes staff

      Carmen: Jennifer Feinstein plays the title role in the tale of the fiery gypsy and her soldier lover. Baritone Christopher Holloway plays Escamillo, the bullfighter. 2 p.m., Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $22-$67. (727) 822-3590.

      Jennifer Feinstein as Carmen, Michael Morrow as Don Jos? in the St. Petersburg Opera's production of Carmen.

    2. Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Oct. 17

      11:43 AM EventsTimes staff

      Zedd: One of EDM's brightest young stars is known for hits like Clarity and Stay the Night. Dillon Francis and Alex Metric open. 7:30 p.m., University of South Florida Sun Dome, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. $27.50-$50. (813) 974-3004. Rattlesnake Festival: It's all about snakes at this festival …

      HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 22: DJ Anton Zaslavski aka Zedd performs onstage during 97.1 AMP RADIO's Amplify 2014 concert at the Hollywood Palladium on March 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio, Inc.) 480300137

    3. What's that hiss? Cassette Store Day returns to record shops

      11:40 AM Music & Concerts By Jay Cridlin, Times Pop Music/Culture Critic

      Alexander Charos made you a mixtape.

      It's got fast songs, slow songs, sad songs, shaggy songs and everything in between. All are by Tampa Bay artists, and most were recorded at Charos' home studio in St. Petersburg.

      Cassettes have made an unexpected comeback over the past few years. While not yet as omnipresent as vinyl records, tapes have become hot enough that artists like Metallica, MGMT and N.W.A. have all dropped cassettes for the indie-store holiday known as Record Store Day. On Saturday, Green Day will reissue its landmark album Dookie on tape.
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    4. 'SNL' alum Kevin Nealon comes to the Palladium to pump you up

      11:40 AM StageBy Andrew Meacham, Times Performing Arts Critic

      ST. PETERSBURG — Saturday Night Live is a fun gig for up-and-coming comics, but it's not the safest place to work. Just look at some of the hilarious people who either didn't make the cut or didn't last long: Jim Carrey, Stephen Colbert, Lisa Kudrow, Steve Carell, Kathy Griffin, John Goodman and Sarah …

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    5. Sheriff: Commission's handling of MSTU proposal is indefensible; citizens deserve better

      11:38 AM ColumnsBy Al Nienhuis, Guest Columnist

      As I reflect back on the very public political battles my office has faced over the past six months, I would like to take this opportunity to provide some additional narrative to help explain my position and let citizens and businesses know, once again, that their interests are foremost in my mind.

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