FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX

Name: FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX
Rating: 4.4 (90 reviews)
Author: Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.

By: Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. App

Southwest Florida News

This app was removed from Apple Apps Store on 2026-06-02

Overview

Removed

Rating:

4.40

(90)

Version:

7.13

Last updated: 2026-02-03

Features & Capabilities

FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX delivers up-to-date Southwest Florida local news, breaking alerts, 24/7 live streaming, weather forecasts, and in-depth investigations from a trusted local station.

This app keeps you connected with Top News and Most Recent feeds, on-demand video, live weather radar, and theme options like Dark Mode. Note: Continued GPS usage in the background may affect battery life.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.

Rating:

4.40

(90)

Version:

7.13 Last updated: 2026-02-03

Version code:

881901149

Creation date:

2011-02-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

90.21MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-02

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Developed by:

Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox-4-news-fort-myers-wftx/id419395073

Website:

https://www.fox4now.com

User Reviews

The FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX app is strong for local, timely coverage and easy access on the go, with a clean layout and solid weather alerts. Users praise catching up on missed news, staying connected away from home (including Apple Watch), and straightforward reporting. Common drawbacks center on advertising interrupting the experience and slow, sometimes stale updates that keep stories from feeling current.

Pros

Keeps you up to date with local SW Florida news and Cape Coral coverage, including hurricane updates
Easy to catch up on missed news and access on the go
Clean, intuitive layout with easy navigation
Weather alerts and hazard information (hurricanes, tornado warnings)
Multi-device support (including Apple Watch) and staying connected away from home

Cons

Ad overload and intrusive advertising / self-promotion within the app
News updates often feel slow or outdated, with old stories lingering especially on weekends

Recent reviews

App does not work. No news etc. only weather loads

by Ah*****, 2026-05-13

I want to know if everything is sealed the way I’m going I just checked the app and it makes my life a lot easier plus when I miss the 6 o’clock news at night I can always catch up