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Second Date Update: We have all seen this guy on the road while driving next to someone. It is a little different when you’re sitting next to them though. Shawn…

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Second Date Update: We have all seen this guy on the road while driving next to someone. It is a little different when you're sitting next to them though. Shawn and Becca met on Bumble and went to the Texas Roadhouse for dinner. However the ride to dinner in Riverview was what turned Becca off. As a proud truck owner, Shawn is a guy you hear driving up before you see him.

In addition to driving a very expensive truck Shawn talked about all the upgrades he has made. Loud stereo, lift kit, and loud exhaust are some of the things he bragged about. Unfortunately for Shawn, Becca found these things obnoxious and off putting. Nonetheless he continued to crank his stereo up to show off for Becca but the unwanted attention was too much. Becca tried to explain her embarrassment but Shawn stressed that he was just proud of his truck. "This is my dream truck and I am proud of what I worked hard for" he said. We have all seen this guy on the road with a big loud obnoxious truck. Shawn may have been the best one yet though!

Top Things Floridians Fear

What are the top things that you fear?

When you think of things that people fear, you think snakes, going to the dentist, bugs, flying. Those sorts of things.  But here in Florida, we fear different things.  WFLA did an interesting poll of the things we fear the most and I think we can all agree.

1. Broken A/C

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There is nothing worse then getting into a car or walking into your home and there is no A/C. A broken A/C is the number one we fear in Florida.

2. Hurricanes

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They are scary because they are so unpredictable. Just recently with Hurricane Ian, we all know to well that Hurricanes can cause major damage and so many lives lost due to the strength of the storms that come through.

3. Gators

Fatal Alligator Attacks Set New Record In Florida
The one rule in Florida you need to follow, if you come across a body of water, including swimming pools, always assume there may be an alligator swimming or sunbathing nearby.  Always.

4. I-4 Traffic

Why isn't this number 1?  I think we can all agree that when we get into our cars and know we have to get on I-4 at some point during our commute, we will be stuck in traffic.  It is very rare that you drive on I-4 at 80 miles an hour near Tampa, there is usually a slowdown at some point.  And forget about ever sailing through the I-4/275 interchange.

5. Sharks

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Shark fin above ocean water

Pretty hard to go out in the boat or swim at the beach without at least "thinking" or looking for sharks.  They are in our Gulf. From black-tipped sharks, to bonnet head sharks found in Tampa Bay, to bull sharks, hammerheads and whale sharks in the Gulf of Mexico, it’s very possible you’ll see a fin in the surf here in Florida.

6. Love Bugs

Not sure we are really "afraid" of the Love Bugs, but they are a pain in the ....you know what.   Takes a lot of elbow grease to clean them off our cars and doesn't make it fun for kids who are outside playing when you run into a swarm of them.

7. Spring Breakers

Yes and Yes.  We all know that March/April is the time to stay away from the popular beach places.  Spring Breakers bring lines, traffic and crowded bars.  We love they bring money into our state, but we love when they are gone and we get our beaches back.

8. Pollen

There is no escaping pollen season in Florida. From oak and pine season, to grass pollen season, ragweed and more, if you’re prone to allergies, pollen might be what you’re most afraid of here in Florida.  It's beyond bad for some. 

J.R. is the host of Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 QYK. He started with QYK in 2020 after moving to Tampa Bay from Texas. In addition to radio J.R. also has appeared on television shows including Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.” J.R. and Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe aim to write entertaining content about local events, concerts, and the country music genre as a whole.