WFLA News Channel 8 - Tampa FL

Name: WFLA News Channel 8 - Tampa FL
Rating: 3.41 (862 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Inc.

By: Nexstar Inc.

News Channel 8 is Tampa Bay's No. 1 source for breaking news.

Features & Capabilities

WFLA News Channel 8 - Tampa FL is your ultimate source for the latest breaking news, weather updates, and local stories right at your fingertips. This mobile app delivers timely news broadcasts and real-time updates from Tampa Bay, ensuring you stay informed wherever you are.

Featuring trusted reporters on the scene, detailed weather forecasts including severe weather alerts, and an interactive radar map, the app helps you plan your day effectively. Users can also receive optional breaking news alerts and save stories for later, providing convenience and personalized news access. Experience the most accurate and reliable information tailored for Central Florida residents with WFLA News Channel 8.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

509.0.0 Last updated: 2026-07-07

Version code:

2020051558

Creation date:

2017-09-05

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate 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

Size:

67.75MB

Email:

mo*****@nexstar.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-12

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Ranking

# 192,566 ▼ 691

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Developed by:

Nexstar Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexstar.id3567new

Email:

mo*****@nexstar.tv

Website:

http://wfla.com

User Reviews

Most users love the app as a preferred source for local news and value mobile access, but it is plagued by stability and performance issues. The top complaints are crashes/freezes, intrusive ads, and video playback problems, with updates sometimes making things worse and duplicate bilingual notifications adding frustration. Addressing stability, reducing ad impact, fixing video playback, and cleaning up notifications would address the majority of recurring feedback.

Pros

Loyal, long-time user base considers it their preferred source of local news.
Convenient access to Tampa news on mobile and at home.
Generally positive view of the news content and storytelling.

Cons

Frequent crashes and freezes, including immediate freezing at launch.
Intrusive ads that cause performance problems and long ad videos.
Video playback issues: news clips loading slowly or not playing.
Update regressions: new versions worsen performance and require multiple launches.
Duplicate English and Spanish push notifications.