# Central Florida Public Media

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id916501645](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id916501645)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id916501645`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (101 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2014-10-01
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/central-florida-public-media/id916501645)
- **Website:** [http://www.wmfe.org](http://www.wmfe.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

Central Florida Public Media App is a Chrome extension that lets you listen to WMFE and other Central Florida Public Media streams with DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward the live stream, switch between streams with a single click, and keep playback running in the background while you browse. It also provides an integrated program guide for all streams.

Explore On Demand content, search across programs with the unique Search Public Radio feature, bookmark favorites, share stories, and use the built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock to wake to your favorite station. The app offers access to program pages and segments when available, plus quick access to past broadcasts for convenient listening anytime."

## Rankings

- #135,402 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Central Florida Public Media for convenient, portable access to live and on-demand NPR content and its well-organized interface. They value in-car listening, including CarPlay support, and the breadth of programs and local news. However, many reviews note playback issues, including buffering, skipping, and lag, with some reports of crashes or outages and reliability varying by network. Overall, the content and usability are strong, but performance can be inconsistent.

### Pros

- Convenient, portable access that lets you pick up where you left off and listen on the go.
- Easy-to-use, well-organized interface that's not cluttered, with quick access to live and on-demand content.
- Broad access to NPR programs and local news, including a strong On Demand library (Marketplace, Fresh Air, This American Life, etc.).
- Apple CarPlay support and convenient in-car listening.
- Professional, diverse coverage and high-quality content.

### Cons

- Frequent buffering and content skipping, including repeated words mid-playback.
- Unstable playback and lag, with occasional crashes or the need to restart the app.
- Streaming reliability can depend on network conditions, leading to interruptions for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id916501645)