# FOX 5 DC: News & Alerts — Breaking News + Live Video

> Washington D.C. news, breaking alerts, live video, and weather forecasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Fox Television Stations, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-5-dc-news-and-alerts/id374022496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fox Television Stations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/493299363)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.34/5 from 1,346 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-5-dc-news-and-alerts/id374022496/reviews.md

## What is FOX 5 DC?

News doesn't wait, why should you? Take FOX 5 DC everywhere you go! Our app connects you with top stories in and around Washington DC— complete with breaking news alerts, live video, and real-time weather forecasts.

We cover topics that matter most to you including local & national headlines, weather, sports, traffic, politics, entertainment, food, education, crime and so much more.

NEWS & VIDEO
- Breaking news delivered as fast as it breaks
- Livestream newscasts daily 
- Up-to-the-minute streamlined content display for a user-friendly experience 

WEATHER
- Hourly conditions and 7-day forecasts
- Interactive radar 24 hours a day
- Fresh video updates from FOX 5’s meteorologists 

GOOD DAY
- Catch up every morning and watch what you missed
- Exclusive content on your favorite segments including Cooking with Como, Lights! Camera! McCarthy!, and Zip Trips
- Browse delicious recipes for dinner, lunch and breakfast


WATCH. FOLLOW. ENGAGE! Follow us on:
- facebook.com/fox5dc
- instagram.com/fox5dc
- twitter.com/fox5dc


Our News App provides you the option to enable specific geolocation tracking for precise location-based advertisements (review our Privacy Policy for more information on our use and sharing of location information).

We may work with mobile advertising companies and other similar entities that help deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. For more information about such advertising practices, and to opt-out in mobile apps, see https://www.fox5dc.com/ad-choices. You may also download the App Choices app at https://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Live video streaming
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Local and national headlines
- Interactive radar
- Daily newscast livestreams

## What do users think of FOX 5 DC?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🌟 Great news reporting
- 🌍 Keeps users updated on latest news
- 💻 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 🗞️ Excellent source of local and national news
- 🌐 Helpful for users not in the area

**Cons**

- 🔍 Misleading alerts that don't link to actual stories
- 🔁 Repeated and redundant news stories
- 💰 Too many ads, disruptive to reading news
- 🔧 App functionality issues, crashes, and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific news stories
- 🔀 Redirects to web browser instead of in-app content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Live feed not working properly
- Notifications not clearing after reading
- Alerts not generating sound notifications
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Redirects to wrong content from alerts

**Most requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Improve search functionality
- Reduce repetitive ads
- Optimize app performance and stability
- Provide an AppleTV app version
- Allow users to customize news feed and alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-5-dc-news-and-alerts/id374022496/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ok app, but it should support Chromecast

*2025-02-23*

This is an ok app to watch the live broadcast, but on iPhone, you can only cast the video to an Apple TV device. Chromecast isn’t supported. Every other streaming app I have supports Chromecast (as well as Apple TV). This is unfortunate for people who have difficulty viewing broadcasts on a small phone/tablet screen, and who need to display broadcasts on a large-screen device (such as a TV with a Chromecast). Please consider adding Chromecast support in this app.

### 2/5 — Decent App- Mostly Scam and Clickbait Advertising

*2025-01-01, version 5.52.0*

Fox 5 - have been a fan for over a decade, but hard to take your stories, even the weather seriously with so much scam/ fake news like advertising in the app. Most of which is medically harmful. Clean it up.

### 3/5 — Samsung

*2024-01-15, version 5.50.0*

It would be nice if they could have a app for Samsung tvs

### 1/5 — Propaganda Machine

*2023-12-28, version 5.50.0*

Slanted news is your forte.

### 1/5 — Not Happy

*2023-12-11, version 5.50.0*

I don’t want anyone tracking me including Fox5. This is totally unacceptable!! I am going to delete this account as soon as I finish this review!!

### 5/5 — GREAT!

*2023-09-29, version 5.48.0*

Hey, FOX 5 DC, FOX 5 D.C. 
I Love using the App, I’d Like there to be a feature for Live chat for Top Stories after you’ve read the Top Story selected. Thank you

### 2/5 — App faulty since last update

*2023-05-08, version 5.44.0*

Since last update you open a story to read and you can read first two paragraphs and then a white screen. You have to continue scrolling down with nothing but a white screen for a long time. Eventually, you will get to the remaining part of the story.

### 1/5 — Tucker Carlson

*2023-04-24, version 5.43.0*

Getting rid of tucker we’ll be there bud light

### 3/5 — DMV Zone

*2023-04-03, version 5.42.5*

I enjoy watching the zone, but am so disappointed that I cannot vote with the polls. About 75% of the time, the polls don’t load. I get a blank screen saying “thanks for watching”. I wish you could get this to work correctly.

### 5/5 — Thank you for Dark Mode! 😙

*2023-02-23, version 5.42.0*

😝

## Frequently asked questions about FOX 5 DC

### What kind of news does the app cover?

The app covers a wide range of topics including local and national headlines, weather, sports, traffic, politics, entertainment, food, education, and crime. It aims to provide comprehensive coverage of what matters most to users in and around Washington D.C.

### Can I watch live news with this app?

Yes, the app allows you to livestream newscasts daily. You can also catch up on morning segments and watch what you missed, offering a convenient way to stay updated with local programming.

### How does the app handle weather information?

The app provides real-time weather forecasts, including hourly conditions and 7-day outlooks. It also features an interactive radar available 24 hours a day and fresh video updates from meteorologists.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, and users may have options to opt-out of tailored advertising practices through provided links and apps.

### What are the benefits of enabling geolocation tracking?

Enabling specific geolocation tracking allows the app to provide precise location-based advertisements. This helps tailor ads to your interests, and more information on data usage can be found in the app's Privacy Policy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.52.0 — 2024-03-25

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 5.51.0 — 2024-01-25

Election coverage enhancements.

### 5.50.0 — 2023-12-01

Bugfixes and performance enhancements.

### 5.49.0 — 2023-10-11

Twitter embeds now display without issue.

### 5.48.0 — 2023-09-08

Added a radar map to the Weather Tab and fixed an issue occasionally preventing the Watch Tab from loading videos.

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