Gulf Coast News - Fort Myers

Gulf Coast News - Fort Myers

by Hearst Television

109 ratings
56 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 20, 2017
  • June 22, 2026

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Stay informed with local news and weather updates from Southwest Florida. Receive personalized breaking news alerts, watch live and on-demand video newscasts, and access detailed weather forecasts. Share stories easily via email or social media.

βœ“Breaking news alerts
βœ“Personalized push notifications
βœ“Live streaming video newscasts
βœ“On-demand video stories
βœ“Local weather forecasts
βœ“Story sharing
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What users say

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What's New in Gulf Coast News

7.15.2202

June 22, 2026

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Still no way to minimize the video and read the article.

I was hoping they might get around to fixing the app for iPad. The video takes up most of the screen and the article is in a tiny space at the bottom. You can only read a line or 2 without having to scroll in landscape view.

Weather is too many clicks

Too many clicks to view local weather, prefer less ads and dedicated local weather app

Wish it was just News.

This app has misleading headlines and is left leaning in their national news reporting. Be nice if it was just news. Not left or right.

Not working

This app is not working-it’s says there is a connection problem. Ever since I got my new phone 2 months now!! Straighten it out please

If you like a lot of ads, this is the app for you

I don’t get it, I understand the need for revenue, but for every story you have to watch an ad before you can read it. I downloaded the app for its weather since we’re now into hurricane season, but then when I tried to read the news articles, I was inundated with ads. So much so I quit using the app.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

Connection problem for 2 months

Bug

Radar showing wrong location (Chicago instead of SW Florida)

Bug

Privacy link not opening

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No live weather radar display

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Widgets showing offline

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App not working on Apple TV

Bug

Redirected to website for live stream

Bug

Non-working links for contact and news tips

Bug

Videos won't play on iPad (end freezes)

Bug

Videos won't play on iPad (format not supported)

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App doesn't work on iPhone XR

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App takes forever to load

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Article title present, but not the article content

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App constantly crashing

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App won't open

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Notification click doesn't go to link

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Notification links to stories broken

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App requires installing 'new app' repeatedly

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Requested Features

46 requests

Dedicated local weather app

Feature

Just news, no bias

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Timelines on weather forecast

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Show my actual location on weather map

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Separate weather from news

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Improve the app, not too much information

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Hourly forecast

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7 day forecast

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Put weather under WEATHER tab

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Fix location marker on weather app

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Provide more features than before

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Fix app for live stream redirection

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Fix non-working contact and news tips links

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Allow reading articles instead of watching videos

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Fix widgets showing offline

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Turn off morning doorbell sound

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Fix app for Apple TV

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More new stories daily

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Purge old stories after a week

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Fix videos not playing on iPad

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Fix videos not playing on iPad (format not supported)

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List headlines only

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Local news section

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Fix traffic navigation

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Easier access to traffic tab

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Notifications tab

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Fix notifications not linking

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Dedicated local news section

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Add play option to radar

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Revert to prior version (simple text links)

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Fix news links

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Add Mr Food recipes

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Fix app not opening on iPhone XR

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Fix app loading and article display

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Stop constant ads

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Fix app crashing

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Stop too many alerts

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Fix grammatical errors and misspellings

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Include location on news articles

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Update weather section daily

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Fix forecast days

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Fix notification links to stories

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Stop win money notifications

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Stop asking to install new app

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Revert to old version for local news at a glance

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Create a local tab for local news

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FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides local and national news coverage, with a specific focus on Southwest Florida. You can receive breaking news alerts, read articles, and watch video newscasts. The content is intended for individuals 18 and older.

Can I customize the news alerts I receive?

Yes, you can customize your push notifications for breaking news alerts. This allows you to stay informed about the stories you care about most without being overwhelmed by irrelevant updates.

What weather information is available?

The app offers up-to-date local weather conditions, hourly weather updates, and 7-day forecasts. You can also access the latest forecast from the Gulf Coast News First Alert Storm Team.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements as a way to support its operation and content creation.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to be used on your phone or tablet, providing a convenient way to access news and weather on the go.