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Second Date Update April 2025

We know dating can be tough and sometimes crazy! That’s why Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe are here to help. Listen every morning at 7a as they try and make…

Second Date Update April 2025

We know dating can be tough and sometimes crazy! That’s why Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe are here to help. Listen every morning at 7a as they try and make a match! Here are all of our dating stories from March 2025.

April 25 - Not Picking Up What She's Putting Down

Max told us his date with Shay was great. He invited her back to his place after the date and can't understand why she isn't responding to him.

April 24 - She Was Really Looking For A 'Good Time'

Robert told us that Hannah isn't back to him after their date. Hannah said that he mentioned going to a concert on the date and she is wondering where her invite is.

April 23 - No Shoes, No Shirt, Big Problem

They went out on a casual date, but it was something he did at the table and then when he drove her back home. She hasn't called him back because of it.

April 22 - He's Allowed To Have A Life

Brody told us that his date with Gina was great. He enjoyed and it seemed like she did too. Gina told us that he has a 1-year-old and he sprung that on her on the date.

April 21 - A Visit From An Angel

Ricky and Sasha had a date that last 3-4 hours, so obviously it went well. That's when another girl came to see Ricky and Sasha realized what place she just most likely had come from.

April 18 - Things Got Touchy

Michelle was feeling good after her date with Ronnie, but Ronnie has called her for a second date. Ronnie told us that she was a little tipsy and handsy.

April 17 - She Was Looking At One Thing And One Thing Only

Brandy told us her date with Tom went great and she can't figure out why he isn't calling her for a second date. Tom told us that she was doing something on the date that he didn't want any part of.

April 16 - Watch Your Words

John told us that his date with Shannon was great. They have a thought of things in common, but he said something on the date to her that she didn't like.

April 15 - She Just Wanted To Be Comfortable

Jackie said she had a casual first date with Ethan for happy hour. It was a little too casual for Ethan.

April 14 - Not That Type Of Guy

Tyler and Rebecca were kissing on their first date and they had been talking after the date. Tyler now isn't talking to her and she can't understand why.

April 11 - She Loves Her Pets

Kayla and Adam went to a happy hour and Kayla really is in to him. He hasn't called her for a second date and he told us that the pets she has are a little strange.

April 10 - What A Heavy Conversation

Nate wants another date with Robin, but there is something that she doesn't like about him. They both have kids, but she doesn't like the situation he has with his son.

April 9 - You Like What You Like

Shelley told us that she and Andrew had a great date, but now he isn't calling her for a second date. Andrew told us about a BIG problem he had with Shelley.

April 8 - Seems Like An Overreaction

Heather lost her phone on her date with Jeremy. She wants another date with him since she feels like she didn't give her whole attention to him.

April 7 - He Was Trying To Do Something Nice

Wesley and Christina went out and then the date wound back up at her house where they were opening bottles of wine. She stayed over in a spare bedroom and he did something when he woke up she didn't like.

April 4 - Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

Shane had so many nice things to say about Heather after their date, but she isn't responding to his calls. Heather tells us about how he showed up for their date and why it caused her not to return his calls.

April 3 - Might Be Time To Expand The Friend Group

They met online and went on a dinner date. They then went to another place where they met up with some of her friends. One of the friends wasn't really a "friend".

April 2 - Sometimes You Gotta Step In

Mark and Andrea both have sons. So, they decided to get the, together for a beach day. It's didn't go as planned.

April 1 - It's Time To Get Real

Mackenzie is looing for a second date with Ryan after he took her to Bern's. He went all out for the date, but something really bugged him about her.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.