# Tampa Bay 28 — Local News, Weather, Sports

> Local news, weather, sports, and live video from Tampa Bay. (iPhone/iPad app by E.W. Scripps Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tampa-bay-28/id487366506 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [E.W. Scripps Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/405974803)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 499 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tampa-bay-28/id487366506/reviews.md

## What is Tampa Bay 28?

Tampa Bay 28 gives you up-to-the-minute local news, breaking news alerts, 24/7 live streaming video, accurate weather forecasts, severe weather updates, and in-depth investigations from the local news station you know and trust.

Connect to your community through our local news app. We're celebrating what makes our community great, giving you context to understand local issues and sharing solutions to help you solve problems and take action.

LOCAL NEWS:
• Get up-to-the-minute breaking news alerts and stories.
• Tap 'Top News' to read the most important news of the day as curated by our local news teams.
• Tap 'Most Recent' to read the news stories published most recently.
• Get full support for Dark Mode and Light Mode based on your device preference.

LOCAL VIDEO:
• Watch our 24/7 live streaming news channel.
• Watch video on demand clips from recent WFTS newscasts.
• You're in control over what you want to watch and when.

LOCAL WEATHER:
• Get daily video weather updates from your trusted local weather team.
• Stay up to date with hourly and daily weather forecasts.
• View interactive weather radar to help you track rain and storms.
• Get weather conditions and forecasts for your location.

We're committed to continually improving your experience in our app. Please let us know how we're doing by leaving a review in the App Store.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- 24/7 live streaming video
- Accurate weather forecasts
- Interactive weather radar
- In-depth local investigations
- Dark Mode and Light Mode support

## What do users think of Tampa Bay 28?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💻 Easy to navigate
- 📰 Reliable local news coverage
- ⚠️ Helpful weather alerts and updates
- 🌟 Excellent weather team (e.g. Denis Phillips)

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficult to find specific articles
- 💤 Stale/outdated information
- 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes and technical issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Streaming issues and playback problems
- Weather information not updating properly

**Most requested features**

- Improved search and navigation
- More customization options
- Reduce intrusive ads
- Enhance live weather/emergency coverage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tampa-bay-28/id487366506/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too many commercials

*2025-06-30, version 7.10.1*

I don’t know what happened to this app on my Samsung and Vizio tvs.   There are so many ads I counted 14 ads in a row…. The weather played
and then the Ads started again.    HORRIBLE!!!!  When I am away, I like to keep up with our news in Tampa Bay…….right now it is almost completely useless………

### 1/5 — ABC Dislikes Truth

*2025-06-09, version 7.10.1*

Today ABC News suspended journalist Terry Moran for speaking the truth about sicko fascist Stephen Miller. I am therefore suspending EVERYTHING I have to do with ABC News, including this app.

### 3/5 — the AM/PM headlines need to be given a better tone

*2025-04-21*

the tone of the headlines is so genuinely insensitive. today you grouped an easter egg hunt between news about 2 murders. it's so weird please just do bullet points or time stamp them in the push notification because the order you put them in is comically insensitive and it's almost everyday

### 1/5 — Streaming review

*2025-03-20*

I was a huge fan of this tv station. I recently cancelled my cable and am streaming now. This station is the biggest disappointment as it shows very short snippets of news. Then plays annoying music while blocking commercials. I would rather see the commercials than hear this repetitive music. I now watch other channels that are not so disruptive.

### 3/5 — Pop up ads rule this app

*2025-01-08*

The app isn’t really terrible, but it’s almost impossible to read anything because of pop-up ads that constantly interrupt what you’re trying to read. I finally gave up on it and deleted it. Too bad

**Developer response:** We are happy to help!  If you have a moment, can you please reach out to our Support Team by going to the app Tools > Contact Support so we can look into this further for you?  Thank you for your patience!

### 3/5 — Pop up ads rule this app

*2024-12-20*

The app isn’t really terrible, but it’s almost impossible to read anything because of pop-up ads that constantly interrupt what you’re trying to read. I finally gave up on it and deleted it. Too bad

**Developer response:** We are happy to help!  If you have a moment, can you please reach out to our Support Team by going to the app Tools > Contact Support so we can look into this further for you?  Thank you for your patience!

### 2/5 — Adds

*2024-12-19, version 7.7*

Way too many adds. Can’t watch any news since the ads are constantly popping up on my screen

### 1/5 — Terrible, awful, no good, very bad update

*2024-12-13*

Ever since the app updated about 1-2 months ago, it’s absolutely terrible. I used to read news on this app all the time, but it times out, brings you to headlines that are not in the notification I clicked on, and it’s nothing but a bunch of interstitial ads that don’t work or you watch and then scroll down to read the story and ANOTHER ad pops up. Awful. I literally look at notification headlines then just do an internet search to read on other sites. What a shame

**Developer response:** Hello!  We are sorry to hear you are having some trouble.  If you have a moment, would you mind reaching out to our Support Team by going to the app Tools > Contact Support so we can look into this further for you?  Thank you for your time and patience!

### 1/5 — Can’t read anything

*2024-11-27, version 7.7*

As soon as I open the app a video keeps playing and I can’t do anything to stop it. I’m about to delete it. It is so annoying and frustrating.

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2024-10-16, version 7.7*

Don’t know what happened but can’t read a news story without a video ad taking over the screen.  You close it and it pops back up.  Made the app useless and complete junk.  Deleting.

## Frequently asked questions about Tampa Bay 28

### What kind of content does Tampa Bay 28 offer?

Tampa Bay 28 provides up-to-the-minute local news, breaking news alerts, 24/7 live streaming video, accurate weather forecasts, severe weather updates, and in-depth investigations. It also features community stories and solutions.

### How can I stay informed about the weather?

The app offers daily video weather updates from a trusted local team, hourly and daily forecasts, and an interactive weather radar to track rain and storms. You can also get weather conditions and forecasts for your specific location.

### Is Tampa Bay 28 free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is ad-supported. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees, suggesting it is free to download and use with advertisements.

### What are the main features of the news section?

The news section delivers breaking news alerts and stories, with options to view 'Top News' curated by local teams or 'Most Recent' stories. It also supports both Dark Mode and Light Mode based on your device preferences.

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

Yes, you can watch the 24/7 live streaming news channel directly through the app. Additionally, you can access video on demand clips from recent newscasts, giving you control over what and when you watch.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.17 — 2026-07-01

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.15 — 2026-04-14

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.13.1 — 2025-12-08

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.13 — 2025-10-28

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

### 7.11.1 — 2025-09-09

This release includes some maintenance items to improve your overall news experience. Thanks for supporting local journalism!

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