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Why this made the cut
Local news for Cleveland and Akron
FOX 8 is a local news app for people who want coverage from the Cleveland and Akron area in one place. It combines articles, video reports, live newscasts, weather information and updates from the FOX 8 newsroom. The app is published by Nexstar Inc. and suits viewers who already follow FOX 8 or want a direct way to check regional news without relying only on scheduled broadcasts.
News you can watch or read
Stories are presented in both written and video formats, including reports from journalists in the field. When a newscast is streaming, the app can provide a live video feed on a phone or tablet. It also supports saving stories for later, which is useful when a report is worth keeping but there is no time to read it immediately. Articles can be shared through supported social networks.
Weather, alerts and closures
Weather tools cover the practical details people need before leaving home or planning the week. You can check forecasts, follow severe-weather alerts and use the StormFOX interactive radar. The app also includes school and other local closing information. Breaking-news notifications are optional, so you can choose whether the app should actively alert you when significant events develop.
What to expect
FOX 8 has more than 100,000 installs and a store rating of 3.44 from 3,924 reviews. That makes it a well-established local station app, though the rating suggests the experience will not suit every user equally. Its value is fairly focused: timely Cleveland and Akron reporting, live station coverage, local weather and alerts rather than broad national news aggregation.
