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Radio Starts Cleaning House: Clear Channel Fires Bubba The Love Sponge

Dateline: 02/24/04

By Corey Deitz, About.com

WFLA-FM, Tampa, is reporting "Bubba The Love Sponge" has been released from his contract with Clear Channel Communications.

His show also ceases to be broadcast on several other stations it was being syndicated to including WXTB in Tampa, WJRR in Orlando, and WPLA, Jacksonville.

An official announcement coming later today from Clear Channel headquarters in San Antonio.

This action in response to a fine of over $700,000 which Clear Channel incurred because of comments and content aired on the Love Sponge's program.

Clear Channel CEO, John Hogan supports the decision by Florida management.

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