# WPBF 25 News - West Palm Beach — Breaking News and Weather

> West Palm Beach local news, breaking alerts, weather forecasts, and live streaming. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Television.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpbf-25-news-west-palm-beach/id505577798 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/428240239)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 4,330 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpbf-25-news-west-palm-beach/id505577798/reviews.md

## What is WPBF 25 News?

Take the WPBF 25 News app with you everywhere you go and be the first to know of breaking news happening in West Palm Beach and the surrounding area. Always stay up to date with the latest local news, national, sports, traffic, political, entertainment stories and much more. Download the WPBF 25 News app for free today.

Our Local News, Weather and Sports App Features Include:
- West Palm Beach breaking news alerts with push notifications
- Live streaming breaking news updates from our WPBF 25 News reporters when it happens, where it happens
- Local news submission area for breaking news, news tips and the ability to email your news photos and videos right to our newsroom to be featured on air
- Share stories via email or your social media pages
- Up to date, current local weather conditions, hourly West Palm Beach weather updates, and 7 day forecasts
- An interactive radar that lets you zoom in and out to street level and watch storms as they approach. Move the map around to see major weather activity 
- West Palm Beach weather alerts and updates, First Alert Weather videocasts and more

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 with push notifications
- Live streaming news updates
- Local news submission for tips and media
- Current local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts
- Interactive radar for storm tracking
- Weather alerts and videocasts

## What do users think of WPBF 25 News?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent weather reports
- 🚀 Timely updates on news and weather
- 👍 Comprehensive local news coverage
- 👍 Useful for hurricane and disaster information

**Cons**

- 🔔 Too many notifications and alerts
- 🔍 Stories slow to load
- 💤 Repetitive and outdated news content
- 🤖 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 📺 Excessive advertisements disrupting content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alerts disappearing after clicking one
- Weather information not up-to-date
- Ads blocking access to full news articles

**Most requested features**

- More localized news and weather for specific areas
- Improved notification management
- Faster loading times and smoother performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpbf-25-news-west-palm-beach/id505577798/reviews.md

### 5/5 — News and weather

*2026-06-07, version 5.15.2175*

Best news and weather team Palm Beach County

### 5/5 — The Only Way

*2026-01-19*

If The News is on my TV, it may take a couple of minutes, But I Always Realize IF I’m not watching WPBF!  All others are poor in so many, occasionally Every Way!  Even the journalists are Not the Same. They’re not as intelligent and obviously not schooled the same.  Less attractive and not really on track! Wish I had more time to make this point!  You’re The Best!!!  So Professional… Thank YOU!  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

### 5/5 — Love this station

*2026-01-15, version 5.15.1997*

Watch it every day it’s better than the rest

### 3/5 — Immediate messages

*2026-01-08, version 5.15.1942*

Sometimes when I get a message from 25 News and I search it on the app, I have to scroll down looking for it instead of being immediate!

### 3/5 — To many notifications

*2025-07-23, version 5.15.1781*

The app itself is great but omg I get more notifications for you guys then any other news app I have used in the past. Besides that the app is good for what it’s for.

### 5/5 — To have channel 25 out of Florida, so that we can follow hurricane and development to clean up

*2024-10-22*

This is one of the best apps I have ever had on my phone to cover a certain town from the time that the hurricanes and tornadoes were predicted all the way through during, and after including the cleanup interviews with survivors and FEMA and political offices that are trying to lend a hand the reach out of all of the nonprofit associations is outstanding continue the great work bravo
Sincerely, a survivor of hurricaneKATRINA
And it’s aftermath, rebuilding, improving infrastructure, etc.
KAY M👍💕😄❤️🥹😎

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2024-10-09, version 5.15.1498*

You’re amazing, caring staff!

### 1/5 — Again

*2024-07-31, version 5.15.1462*

It seems like every single day I have to delete the app and download it again in order to be able to watch the news. You guys have got to fix this.

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2024-07-22, version 5.15.1456*

Click on ANY link and you have to watch ad after ad but as soon as the ads are done it jumps back to the Home Screen - consistently! Hearst must really need the money because that’s all they seem to care about - coin over content. Life is too short to waist so much time using this app.  Uninstalling immediately and getting my weather directly from NOAA

### 3/5 — Interruptions on ABC network at 11 a.m. for nonsense!

*2024-05-31*

As a Floridian, I’m getting tired of WPBF25 interrupting the only morning show at 11a.m. If it’s not about the weather which they talk and notify us as an emergency and/or non-emergency. And today May 31, 2024 , WPBF25 puts former president Trump for 30 minutes. He spoke how innocent he was for the “minimal “ guilty 34 counts. Like really?? Couldn’t it wait till their regular time at 12 to put on the “allegedly innocent former president.” I’m getting so tired of these interruptions. It’s been happening for years. I think I will just record my show and watch another channel for the weather and regular news.  A very concerned customer.

## Frequently asked questions about WPBF 25 News

### What does the WPBF 25 News app do?

The app provides breaking news and weather updates for West Palm Beach and surrounding areas. It offers real-time alerts, live streaming news, detailed local weather forecasts, and an interactive radar for storm tracking. Users can also submit news tips and media.

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

Key features include breaking news alerts with push notifications, live streaming news updates, a local news submission area for tips and media, current local weather conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, and an interactive radar. It also provides weather alerts and videocasts.

### Is the WPBF 25 News app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. The description indicates it is available for free today. It does contain ads.

### What kind of content can I expect from this app?

You can expect local news, national news, sports, traffic, political, and entertainment stories. It also provides comprehensive local weather information, including current conditions, hourly updates, 7-day forecasts, and interactive radar.

### Who is the intended audience for this app?

The app is intended for individuals 18 and older who are interested in staying informed about local news, weather, and sports in the West Palm Beach area and its surroundings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.15.2202 — 2026-06-22

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2175 — 2026-05-20

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2125 — 2026-04-13

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2086 — 2026-03-10

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2031 — 2026-02-10

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

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