# WDBO, Orlando's News & Talk

> Orlando local news, weather, traffic, and live broadcast app. (iPhone/iPad app by Cox Media Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdbo-orlandos-news-and-talk/id870693930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 826 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdbo-orlandos-news-and-talk/id870693930/reviews.md

## What is WDBO, Orlando's News & Talk?

Orlando’s WDBO delivers urgent news, weather, and traffic 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here’s just some of what our app has to offer:

• Listen live to WDBO’s on-air broadcast

• Wake up every day to WDBO with our built-in alarm clock

• Breaking news notifications

• An “open mic” where you can share your eyewitness news, weather, and traffic reports and opinion on the day’s top news and issues directly with the radio station

• In-depth breaking news and top news stories

• Live traffic maps to help you get to your destination faster

• Live radar and severe weather warnings

• Live streaming video of major breaking news events

• The ability to view online videos of the day’s most talked about content

• Interact with friends and share stories through e-mail, text message and social media

## Key features

- Live radio broadcast
- Built-in alarm clock
- Breaking news notifications
- Eyewitness reporting feature
- Live traffic maps
- Live radar and weather warnings
- Live streaming video

## What do users think of WDBO, Orlando's News & Talk?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app, easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Love the app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Dependable app
- 🚀 Helpful for traffic and weather updates
- 🚀 Provides truthful and unbiased news coverage

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constant ads and commercials
- 🐛 App crashes and stream cuts out frequently
- 🐛 Poor reception after frequency change
- 🐛 App not synced with live broadcast
- 🐛 Difficult to use and navigate
- 🐛 Excessive location services prompts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not loading or crashing frequently
- Delayed updates and outdated content
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Most requested features**

- Allow skipping of repetitive ads
- Implement on-demand option for popular shows
- Add background playback and lock screen controls
- Improve sync between app and live broadcast
- Simplify app design and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdbo-orlandos-news-and-talk/id870693930/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Constantly Resetting to Ads

*2026-07-15, version 12.0.91*

This app cannot stay connected and you keep hearing the same ad over and over again when it resets and before you can hear what’s actually on the station. Much better to use iHeartRadio

### 1/5 — Want to listen to adds all day? You’re in the right place

*2025-12-11, version 12.0.70*

Absolutely terrible app. I spend a lot of time on the road and have used the app to listen while not in the Orlando area. Every phone call I get resets the app and makes you listen to that awful ad for Certified Financial planners. The ads is over 30 seconds long so if you are on the phone frequently you end up listening to that ad way more than anything on the radio. I’ve stopped listening

### 3/5 — Ad, ad, ads!

*2025-09-29, version 12.0.70*

I love the station. However, the app is irritating. To listen to the live radio feed, you have to see a 30 second ad every time. Then this is followed by an audio ad, then you get to the live feed, which may be ads or actual talk show. I had an alarm go off on my phone, when the app came back. It was playing the audio ad again. Rather irritating.

### 1/5 — Hate

*2025-08-27, version 12.0.65*

Get a call & have to listen to that stupid ad for Certified Financial. Again & again. Don’t do it. This is an awful site.

### 3/5 — Annoying Ad

*2025-05-07, version 12.0.45*

I like the app but am giving it 3 stars because I am so tired of the Certified Financial Group 30 second ad. It is a poorly put together ad with music that is “off key” and the ad is boring and not compelling. They’ve been running this same ad almost exclusively that it feels like WDBO has totally sold out to Certified Financial Group (CFG). Ads are supposed to be creative, humorous, compelling (think Geico, etc.). It is possible to be off putting to your customers by over running an ad, and that’s where I’m at with this ad. I don’t even want to open the app anymore because I know right off the bat I will have to watch this boring ad. I’m actually kinda resentful towards CFG at this point lol. It’s time to retire that ad, guys. 

If you want to improve this app, switch up the ads please, or allow us to skip this one 5 seconds in. 

Also, I appreciate the $1,000 keyword drawing but can you guys please simplify the process?  Many of your listeners are driving when the keywords are given. For safety reasons, do you really want a bunch of people that are driving to rush to try to fill out a form?  Perhaps make it so that our info is saved in the app itself and we submit through the app without it redirecting every time to a webpage.

### 2/5 — Too many commercials

*2024-10-07, version 11.17.80*

I loved this app for hurricane coverage and I just downloaded it again and had nearly 10 minutes of commercials. A bit excessive.

### 4/5 — weather and traffic

*2023-11-01, version 11.17.10*

In the peak hours is the best station

### 4/5 — App is pretty good, 1 big TWEAK

*2023-05-09, version 11.16.10*

Love the app EXCEPT allow user to set up profile for doing such things as PAYROLL PAYOUT and any other things the app requests persons info

### 5/5 — Start the day ORLANDO

*2023-05-05*

Whether traffic and news
At 5:00 am by 5:30 you already know almost everything. 
If see any weird traffic I just tune in

### 1/5 — So So News Source

*2023-03-04, version 11.16.0*

If your desire is to listen to everything wrong real or imagined the left, democrats and liberals. Do or Did 24/7.... 365 days a year. You'll find more than enough. To fill that kind of appetite here. Its the one and ONLY subject. Served thousands of ways. That exists in this endless Opinion Show

## Frequently asked questions about WDBO, Orlando's News & Talk

### What does the WDBO app do?

The WDBO app provides 24/7 local news, weather, and traffic updates for Orlando. You can listen to live radio broadcasts, receive breaking news notifications, and access live maps and radar.

### What are the key features of the WDBO app?

Key features include listening to the live on-air broadcast, a built-in alarm clock, breaking news notifications, an "open mic" for user reports, in-depth news stories, live traffic maps, live radar, severe weather warnings, and live streaming video of breaking events.

### Is the WDBO app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### What kind of content can I share through the app?

Through the "open mic" feature, you can share your eyewitness news, weather, and traffic reports, as well as your opinions on the day's top news and issues directly with the radio station.

### Can I use this app outside of Orlando?

While the app focuses on Orlando's news, weather, and traffic, you can listen to the live broadcast and access general news content from anywhere. However, the localized information will be most relevant to the Orlando area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.0.91 — 2026-07-02

We're always working to build a better app experience for you. This update includes feature enhancements and bug fixes.

### 12.0.86 — 2026-03-17

We're always working to build a better app experience for you. This update includes feature enhancements and bug fixes.

### 12.0.85 — 2026-03-04

We're always working to build a better app experience for you. This update includes feature enhancements and bug fixes.

### 12.0.80 — 2026-01-08

This update includes feature enhancements and improvements designed to deliver a smoother, more enjoyable app experience.

### 12.0.70 — 2025-09-26

This update includes feature enhancements and improvements designed to deliver a smoother, more enjoyable app experience.

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