# Gulf Coast News - Fort Myers

> Southwest Florida news, weather, and video updates. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Television.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulf-coast-news-fort-myers/id1326271190 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/428240239)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 126 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulf-coast-news-fort-myers/id1326271190/reviews.md

## What is Gulf Coast News?

Get the latest Southwest Florida news and weather wherever you go with the redesigned Gulf Coast News App. 
Read and watch local and national news, get personalized alerts about breaking news and other stories you want to know about, 
and check the Gulf Coast News First Alert Storm Team's latest forecast on your phone or tablet.

The Gulf Coast News App includes:
 - Southwest Florida breaking news alerts with the option to customize your push notifications
 - Live streaming video newscasts
 - Watch previously-aired stories
 - View a variety of slideshows
 - Up to date, current local weather conditions, hourly weather updates & 7 day forecasts
 - Ability to share stories via email or social media

Although Hearst Television believes the majority of its news content is appropriate for a variety of ages, it is intended for individuals 18 and older.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Personalized push notifications
- Live streaming video newscasts
- On-demand video stories
- Local weather forecasts
- Story sharing

## Chart rankings

- #208 in Top Free · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of Gulf Coast News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Best local news coverage
- 👍 Good meteorologists
- 👍 Live stream option
- 👍 Breaking news alerts
- 👍 Faster than old version
- 👍 Prettier interface
- 👍 Customizable notifications

**Cons**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Misleading headlines
- 😠 Left-leaning bias
- 😠 Connection problems
- 😠 Inundated with ads
- 😠 Inappropriate clothing stories
- 😠 Poorly done new app
- 😠 Lacks quality on ABC station
- 😠 Cheesy anchors
- 😠 Unsteady camera work
- 😠 Privacy concerns
- 😠 Indecipherable menu structure
- 😠 App is junk
- 😠 Too many preroll ads
- 😠 Worthless weather option
- 😠 Less features than old app
- 😠 Outdated stories
- 😠 Biased news
- 😠 Videos won't play
- 😠 New UI version is awful
- 😠 Picture blocks too big
- 😠 Terrible update
- 😠 Not user friendly
- 😠 Lazy newscasting
- 😠 Minimal new stories
- 😠 Old content
- 😠 New layout is terrible
- 😠 Widgets showing offline
- 😠 Annoying doorbell sound
- 😠 Doesn't work on Apple TV
- 😠 Constant ads
- 😠 Constantly crashing
- 😠 Too many alerts
- 😠 Grammatical errors
- 😠 Misspellings
- 😠 Inaccurate information
- 😠 Incomplete information
- 😠 No location on weather articles
- 😠 Day old weather
- 😠 Wrong forecast days
- 😠 Notifications about winning money
- 😠 Annoying win money notifications
- 😠 Forced to install new app
- 😠 Old version better
- 😠 Local news all over the place
- 😠 Scrolling to find local news

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Connection problem for 2 months
- Radar showing wrong location (Chicago instead of SW Florida)
- Privacy link not opening
- No live weather radar display
- Widgets showing offline
- App not working on Apple TV
- Redirected to website for live stream
- Non-working links for contact and news tips
- Videos won't play on iPad (end freezes)
- Videos won't play on iPad (format not supported)
- App doesn't work on iPhone XR
- App takes forever to load
- Article title present, but not the article content
- App constantly crashing
- App won't open
- Notification click doesn't go to link
- Notification links to stories broken
- App requires installing 'new app' repeatedly

**Most requested features**

- Dedicated local weather app
- Just news, no bias
- Timelines on weather forecast
- Show my actual location on weather map
- Separate weather from news
- Improve the app, not too much information
- Hourly forecast
- 7 day forecast
- Put weather under WEATHER tab
- Fix location marker on weather app
- Provide more features than before
- Fix app for live stream redirection
- Fix non-working contact and news tips links
- Allow reading articles instead of watching videos
- Fix widgets showing offline
- Turn off morning doorbell sound
- Fix app for Apple TV
- More new stories daily
- Purge old stories after a week
- Fix videos not playing on iPad
- Fix videos not playing on iPad (format not supported)
- List headlines only
- Local news section
- Fix traffic navigation
- Easier access to traffic tab
- Notifications tab
- Fix notifications not linking
- Dedicated local news section
- Add play option to radar
- Revert to prior version (simple text links)
- Fix news links
- Add Mr Food recipes
- Fix app not opening on iPhone XR
- Fix app loading and article display
- Stop constant ads
- Fix app crashing
- Stop too many alerts
- Fix grammatical errors and misspellings
- Include location on news articles
- Update weather section daily
- Fix forecast days
- Fix notification links to stories
- Stop win money notifications
- Stop asking to install new app
- Revert to old version for local news at a glance
- Create a local tab for local news

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulf-coast-news-fort-myers/id1326271190/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Still no way to minimize the video and read the article.

*2026-07-31*

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.

### 2/5 — Weather is too many clicks

*2026-07-05*

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

### 1/5 — Wish it was just News.

*2026-01-13, version 7.15.1942*

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.

### 2/5 — Not working

*2025-09-15*

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

### 1/5 — If you like a lot of ads, this is the app for you

*2025-08-10*

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.

### 3/5 — Inappropriate clothing

*2025-07-16, version 7.15.1781*

Stories to share

### 2/5 — Radar issue

*2025-06-14*

Yesterday I noticed when I witch over to the radar it’s showing me Chicago. I’m in south west Florida. U til yesterday it always used and showed my location but now it’s showing Chicago. I will change it back to my location and if I exit out of the app it will return to Chicago. Please fix this.

### 3/5 — Missing timeline.

*2025-06-10*

I think the forecast is good but needs to have timelines on the app. One reason we look at apps is to see the timing of rain, etc. This needs improving.

### 5/5 — Best local news

*2025-04-26*

Gulf Coast News has the best local news coverage in Southwest Florida and best meteorologists. I can live stream both NBC and ABC to watch when I’m not at home or out of town. I also like the alerts for breaking news. I wish the weather map showed my actual location though.

### 1/5 — Why?

*2025-03-28*

I like your local news, but you need to separate the weather from the news, folks. Your app is no different from the mobile site. Live streaming doesn’t work on the phone. You need to really improve the app, you dumped way too much information in it, and It hasn’t changed in years. 
It’s time to figure this out. I always end up going back to wink  weather app, it’s great app and I wish I can say that about your app.

## Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast News

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.15.2202 — 2026-06-22

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 7.15.2175 — 2026-05-20

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 7.15.2125 — 2026-04-13

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 7.15.2086 — 2026-03-10

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 7.15.2031 — 2026-02-10

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

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