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Second Date Update January 2026

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 January 2026

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 January 2026.

January 16 - Online Discovery

Carter and Stephanie had a great first date. They shared a kiss and even talked about going on a second date, but that second date hasn't happened. Stephanie has a few concerns.

January 15 - On His Best Behavior

James and Kristi went on a date, but while on the date Kristi noticed that James was wearing an ankle monitor. James wouldn't tell her what he did to have one of those.

January 14 - The Bathroom Nightmare

Brody and Kayla went on a date and they went back to her place after. Brody hasn't heard back from her since. Kayla told us that he made a huge mess in the bathroom.

January 13 - Must Have Been An Intense 6 Months

Doug was nervous on his date with Tricia and didn't know if maybe he said something dumb on their date because she hasn't responded for a second date. Alicia told us he is in counseling for a previous breakup.

January 12 - Not What Nick Was Expecting

Taylor and Nick work in the same building and they went out on a date. After the date Taylor hasn't seen Nick around and he isn't asking her for a second date. Wait til you hear why he isn't calling her back.

January 9 - Not Wasting Time

Michael said his dinner date with Kara went great, but now she isn't calling him back. Kara told us about something he asked her on the date that she couldn't believe.

January 8 - Parental Guidance

Sam and Angie went on a dinner date and they even talked about going on a second date. Angie hasn't called Sam back for one though. Angie told us that the problem is with how he paid for the dinner.

January 7 - The Gatekeeper

Patrick told his date with Lisa went well, but he did say that they talked about their exes on the date, Interesting enough, that isn't the reason why Lisa isn't calling him back. He bragged about his job the whole date and she didn't like it.

January 6 - Back That Thang Up

Leah told us that her date with Corey was great, but there hasn't been a second date. Corey told us that she has a backup plan and it isn't about her job.

January 5 - If You're A Dude...Don't Do This

Tom said his date with Stephanie was great and they were even talking after the date, but then that stopped. Stephanie told us that he talked about his ex on the date and kept going on about it.

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.