# 13NOW - WMBB News 13

> News from MyPanhandle.com and WMBB-TV's award winning newsroom.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wmbb.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wmbb.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wmbb.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 37,411
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (261 ratings)
- **Version:** 510.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2011-05-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wmbb.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.MyPanhandle.com](https://www.mypanhandle.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

The 13NOW - WMBB News 13 Chrome extension delivers the latest local news and weather directly from MyPanhandle.com and WMBB-TV's award-winning newsroom. Stay informed with breaking news alerts, live video reports, and detailed articles from trusted reporters covering your community.

Enhance your weather awareness with the interactive 13 First Alert Live HD Doppler radar that allows you to zoom in on your neighborhood. Receive real-time severe weather alerts and access personalized forecasts based on your location. Save stories for convenient offline access and plan your days with confidence using this comprehensive news and weather tool.

## Rankings

- #338,175 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.wmbb.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.wmbb.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users find the 13NOW - WMBB News 13 app valuable for local news and weather, especially during emergencies. They appreciate live streams, trustworthy reporting, and keeping informed while away. However, many report significant video playback problems, delayed news updates, frequent crashes, and intrusive ads that hinder usability. While the app offers important local coverage and live content, technical issues and advertisement overload detract from the overall experience.

### Pros

- Provides local news and weather relevant to Panama City and Northwest Florida.
- Includes live streaming features such as live feed for weather and news broadcast.
- Helpful and reliable source during emergencies like hurricanes and evacuations.
- User-friendly for keeping up with news when out of town or busy.
- Trusted local TV station with dedicated anchors and staff.

### Cons

- Video playback issues with live broadcasts looping a stock clip or news videos not loading.
- App crashes or shuts down when opening stories frequently.
- News updates and live feeds are delayed, not always up to date (30+ minutes late).
- Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt user experience.
- Limited or outdated weather updates; weather information could be improved.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wmbb.android)