WFTV News

Name: WFTV News
Rating: 4.1907516 (2509 reviews)
Author: Cox Media Group Inc.

By: Cox Media Group Inc.

Get local news, weather, traffic and sports for Orlando and Central Florida

Features & Capabilities

WFTV News is your trusted source for comprehensive news coverage in Orlando and Central Florida. This Chrome extension offers minute-by-minute updates including 24/7 local news, detailed weather forecasts with StormTracker Doppler Radar, live traffic conditions across the Orlando Metro Area, and extensive local sports coverage including teams like the Orlando Magic and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Covering key counties such as Brevard, Orange, Seminole, and Volusia, WFTV News also delivers national and world news, providing insightful context relevant to your community. With easily shareable content and live/on-demand videos, stay connected to current events impacting Central Florida wherever you are.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

8.8.12 Last updated: 2026-01-22

Version code:

3483

Creation date:

2014-04-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

74.47MB

Email:

mo*****@cmg.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-12

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# 135,581 ▼ 408

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Developed by:

Cox Media Group Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmgdigital.wftvhandset

Email:

mo*****@cmg.com

Website:

https://www.wftv.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for providing local news and accurate weather updates without autoplaying videos. However, many reviews complain about frequent app crashes, unreliable live streams, and an overwhelming amount of repetitive advertisements. Additional issues include slow load times, app refreshing to the top unexpectedly, and notification alerts that either overnotify or do not link properly to the news content. Overall, the app's inconsistent performance and intrusive ads significantly detract from the user experience despite the quality of the news coverage provided.

Pros

Provides local news and weather updates reliably when functioning.
Offers informative and creative news coverage without unnecessary content.
Trusted source for accurate weather and breaking news for Florida residents.
App does not have autoplaying videos, which users appreciate.
Generally good for following local news when it is working properly.

Cons

App frequently crashes or closes unexpectedly during use.
Live streaming often does not work or is unreliable.
Excessive and repetitive advertisements disrupt usage and cause frustration.
App performance is slow with long load times and frequent refreshing to the top of the news feed.
Notification alerts are often excessive, irrelevant, or do not load proper content when clicked.